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Werner Nachtigall

    June 7, 1934 – September 5, 2024
    Bionik
    Das große Buch der Bionik
    Technische Biologie und Bionik 3
    Technische Biologie und Bionik 4
    Biomimetics for Architecture & Design
    Bionics by Examples
    • 2015

      Biomimetics for Architecture & Design

      Nature - Analogies - Technology

      • 360 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Focusing on biomimetic principles, this guide explores how nature can inspire architecture and engineering design. Authored by biologist Werner Nachtigall and architect Göran Pohl, it compares natural and technological solutions, showcasing how biological concepts can inform sustainable design. The book highlights advanced bionic methods and includes extensive illustrations, making it a valuable resource for professionals, educators, and students in the fields of architecture, engineering, and design. It emphasizes the potential of natural evolution to drive innovative and sustainable solutions.

      Biomimetics for Architecture & Design
    • 2014

      Bionics by Examples

      250 Scenarios from Classical to Modern Times

      • 348 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of nature and technology, this book delves into the science of bionics, which encompasses various fields such as materials, structures, and processes. It highlights 250 compelling examples, including the Lotus-effect for facade contamination reduction and the shark-shed-effect for airplane resistance. Each example is presented in a consistent format, categorized by historical significance from prehistory to modern times, with contemporary examples organized by bionics sub-disciplines, showcasing the innovative applications derived from natural principles.

      Bionics by Examples