All Outputs (4)

Biomimetic design of building facades: An evolutionary-based computational approach inspired by elephant skin for cooling in hot and humid climates (2024)
Journal Article
Hays, N., Badarnah, L., & Jain, A. (2024). Biomimetic design of building facades: An evolutionary-based computational approach inspired by elephant skin for cooling in hot and humid climates. Frontiers in Built Environment, 10, Article 1309621. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbuil.2024.1309621

The built environment faces significant challenges in managing energy demands amidst rising temperatures and increasing concerns linked to climate change. Meeting carbon emissions targets and resource management goals necessitates urgent innovation i... Read More about Biomimetic design of building facades: An evolutionary-based computational approach inspired by elephant skin for cooling in hot and humid climates.

From Flora to Solar Adaptive Facades: Integrating Plant-Inspired Design with Photovoltaic Technologies (2024)
Journal Article
Jalali, S., Nicoletti, E., & Badarnah, L. (2024). From Flora to Solar Adaptive Facades: Integrating Plant-Inspired Design with Photovoltaic Technologies. Sustainability, 16(3), Article 1145. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16031145

Recognizing the significance of solar energy as a vital renewable energy source in building envelope design is becoming more and more important and needs urgent attention. Exploring solar adaptation strategies found in plants offers a wide range of e... Read More about From Flora to Solar Adaptive Facades: Integrating Plant-Inspired Design with Photovoltaic Technologies.

Amphibious architecture: A biomimetic design approach to flood resilience (2024)
Journal Article
Ameh, H., Badarnah, L., & Lamond, J. (2024). Amphibious architecture: A biomimetic design approach to flood resilience. Sustainability, 16(3), Article 1069. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16031069

Amphibious buildings use the buoyancy principle in the design of their foundation systems to mitigate flood impact. In some cases, amphibious buildings are fitted with mechanical systems that further aid the buoyancy element to temporarily raise the... Read More about Amphibious architecture: A biomimetic design approach to flood resilience.

The potential of co-designing with living organisms: Towards a new ecological paradigm in architecture (2024)
Journal Article
Chayaamor-Heil, N., Houette, T., Demirci, Ö., & Badarnah, L. (2024). The potential of co-designing with living organisms: Towards a new ecological paradigm in architecture. Sustainability, 16(2), Article 673. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16020673

Living organisms have been progressively used by designers to propose alternative design outcomes aiming towards more ecological aspects. The design development and manufacturing of new materials or design components from living organisms are more ac... Read More about The potential of co-designing with living organisms: Towards a new ecological paradigm in architecture.