TY - GEN
T1 - Benefits of biomimicry adoption and implementation in the construction industry
AU - Oguntona, Olusegun Aanuoluwapo
AU - Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2019, Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature.
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - Biomimicry, the novel field of discipline which studies and emulates nature’s models to solve human challenges in a sustainable way is gradually becoming a global phenomenon. However, the paradigm is still in its infancy in the construction industry compared to other sectors. Despite its potential in providing outstanding innovative solutions, the adoption and implementation are impeded by several factors. This research sets out to address and establish the benefits of embracing biomimicry in the construction industry. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted with biomimicry practitioners and construction professionals as respondents. A quantitative approach to data analysis was employed using the mean scores of the factors identified. Creation of green market and services, protection of biodiversity, and conservation of natural resources are the top three benefits established. This systematic approach towards understanding the taxonomy of the benefits of biomimicry is imperative for aiding and reinforcing sustainable construction practices in the industry.
AB - Biomimicry, the novel field of discipline which studies and emulates nature’s models to solve human challenges in a sustainable way is gradually becoming a global phenomenon. However, the paradigm is still in its infancy in the construction industry compared to other sectors. Despite its potential in providing outstanding innovative solutions, the adoption and implementation are impeded by several factors. This research sets out to address and establish the benefits of embracing biomimicry in the construction industry. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted with biomimicry practitioners and construction professionals as respondents. A quantitative approach to data analysis was employed using the mean scores of the factors identified. Creation of green market and services, protection of biodiversity, and conservation of natural resources are the top three benefits established. This systematic approach towards understanding the taxonomy of the benefits of biomimicry is imperative for aiding and reinforcing sustainable construction practices in the industry.
KW - Biomimicry
KW - Construction industry
KW - Innovative solutions
KW - Nature
KW - Sustainability
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85049684917&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-319-94199-8_49
DO - 10.1007/978-3-319-94199-8_49
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85049684917
SN - 9783319941981
T3 - Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
SP - 506
EP - 514
BT - Advances in Human Factors, Sustainable Urban Planning and Infrastructure - Proceedings of the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Human Factors, Sustainable Urban Planning and Infrastructure, 2018
A2 - Falcao, Christianne
A2 - Charytonowicz, Jerzy
PB - Springer Verlag
T2 - AHFE International Conference on Human Factors, Sustainable Urban Planning and Infrastructure, 2018
Y2 - 21 July 2018 through 25 July 2018
ER -
