Creative by Nature: Bionics and Biomimetics
Dates: May 2014
Language: English
Time Schedule: 15H , Monday to Friday (7:30pm – 10:30pm)
Location: IED RIO
Objective
This course explores some natural associations between natural structures and their specific functions, with a focus on Brazilian ecosystems. It addresses key strategies for creating and processing used by nature in the development of structures, systems, materials and solutions, drawing parallels with human projective methods. – Stimulate the development of fundamental skills for creative practice with inspiration in nature
- Deepen the power of observation and curiosity, seeking other interpretations of nature’s “design principles”
- Practice interdisciplinary thinking, making connections between different areas of knowledge as Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Design
- Identify opportunities observing nature as a source of inspiration for creative projects
- Exercise the capacity to think unconventionally, making links between nature and artificial technologies
- Understand the mechanisms of nature as a strategic tool
Target
Students and creative professionals, such as artists, designers, architects, engineers, advertisers and others.
Faculty
Daniel Malaguti
Currently professor of design and researcher at the Laboratory for Research in Free Design ( LILD ) at PUC -Rio. Develops design projects and consultancy focused on sustainability and lightweight structures and teaches free courses on Permaculture and Bioconstruction. - DSc in Design – PUC -Rio
- Master of Design – PUC -Rio
- Education Specialist – PUC-Rio/Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- BFA in Industrial Design (product design) – EBA / UFRJ
- Permacultor and instructor of PDC ( Permaculture Design Course ) certified permaculture Infuse Network
Tiago de Paula
Permacultor founder of AS – Atelier Sustentável. Develops projects and research focused on ecodesign, resource productivity and energy efficiency. Teaches free courses and workshops in educational institutions and support organizations for young people. - Master in Design – PUC -Rio
- BFA in Industrial Design (product design) – EBA / UFRJ
- Permacultor Certified Network Pervade of permaculture
- Building Technician – CEFET / RJ
Áreas de estudo
Concepts: means and methods of nature. From units to systems. Differences and similarities of both natural and artificial means of creation and replication.
Research: Practical exploration and personal research on problematic situations suggested by the teachers.
Construction and cooperation: materialization of ideas in simplified models using affordable materials. Presentation and critique among students and teachers. Lectures and hands-on classes.
Class 1. Lecture
- Overview of the course
- Application of bionics in the development of creative projects
- Organizing principles of living elements
- Permaculture and design - imitating nature with ethical principles
- Patterns, fractals and spirals
Class 2. Lecture and practice
- Bionics in determining the form: the golden ratio and the Fibonacci sequence
- Analysis of formal solutions inspired in nature
- Exercises generation and modeling shapes
Class 3. Lecture and practice
- Bionics in Structures: optimizing the use of materials
- Analysis of structural solutions inspired by nature
- Exercises generation and modeling of structures
Class 4. Lecture and practice
- Bionics in planning functions: Natural Strategies
- Translating concepts of biology
- Analysis of functional solutions inspired by nature
- Exercise to generate functional solutions inspired by nature
Class 5. Practice
- Practical application of concepts given by drafting a blueprint
- Making a physical model of project presentation
- Presentation and defense of the idea
