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ORCID
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2680-5562
Access Type
Campus-Only Access for One (1) Year
Document Type
thesis
Degree Program
Architecture
Degree Type
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
Year Degree Awarded
2023
Month Degree Awarded
May
Abstract
The thesis explores the various ways in which Biomimicry can be used to develop sustainable solutions that are derived from the natural cycles of organisms. Some of these include the use of solar and wind energy, as well as waste management. Aside from these, the thesis also explores the various ways in which Biomimicry can be used to develop more sustainable solutions for interior and exterior designs. The thesis explores different ways to help in sustainable architecture for the future as we are heading into the future. By using computational programming, we are able to design innovative solutions to help offset the carbon footprint of the planet. The design goal is to create a façade system inspired from the principles of biomimicry which helps in offsetting the carbon footprint of building over its lifespan.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/35396820
First Advisor
Eldra-Dominique Walker
Recommended Citation
Khan, Salabat, "NATURE INSPIRED ARCHITECTURE" (2023). Masters Theses. 1303.
https://doi.org/10.7275/35396820
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/masters_theses_2/1303