In a new exhibition, Michael Pawlyn lays out his vision for architecture inspired by the natural world – including biorock buildings grown entirely underwater and whole office blocks being lit by learning from the blind sea star
SAIC Motor’s Roewe Mobiliant designed for future urban ecological systems. Chinese SAIC Motor and its Mobiliant single-seat vehicle beat out eight world-renowned auto design studios for the prestigious 10th LA Auto Show Design Challenge honor, with its innovative public transit solution aimed at alleviating urban problems such as air pollution and traffic congestion. From self-sustaining … Read more
The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show) announced that nine concepts were submitted by world-renowned auto design studios for this year’s Design Challenge, themed “Biomimicry & Mobility 2025 – Nature’s Answer to Human Challenges.” Each competitor’s mobility solution or system has been designed with nature’s inspiration while increasing function and addressing a variety … Read more
Brighter LEDs inspired by fireflies Optics Express papers detail new bio-inspired coating that increases LED efficiency by 55 percent Researchers from Belgium, France, and Canada studied the internal structure of firefly lanterns, the organs on the bioluminescent insects’ abdomens that flash to attract mates. The scientists identified an unexpected pattern of jagged scales that enhanced … Read more