Benefits of biomimicry adoption and implementation in the construction industry

Olusegun Aanuoluwapo Oguntona; Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-94199-8_49

Benefits of biomimicry adoption and implementation in the construction industry

Olusegun Aanuoluwapo Oguntona
, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa

Construction Management and Quantity Surveying

University of Johannesburg

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

11 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	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
Editors	Christianne Falcao, Jerzy Charytonowicz
Publisher	Springer Verlag
Pages	506-514
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Print)	9783319941981
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94199-8_49
Publication status	Published - 2019
Event	AHFE International Conference on Human Factors, Sustainable Urban Planning and Infrastructure, 2018 - Orlando, United States Duration: 21 Jul 2018 → 25 Jul 2018

Publication series

Name	Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume	788
ISSN (Print)	2194-5357

Conference

Conference	AHFE International Conference on Human Factors, Sustainable Urban Planning and Infrastructure, 2018
Country/Territory	United States
City	Orlando
Period	21/07/18 → 25/07/18

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

Biomimicry
Construction industry
Innovative solutions
Nature
Sustainability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Control and Systems Engineering
General Computer Science

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Oguntona, O. A., & Aigbavboa, C. O. (2019). Benefits of biomimicry adoption and implementation in the construction industry. In C. Falcao, & J. Charytonowicz (Eds.), 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 (pp. 506-514). (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing; Vol. 788). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94199-8_49

Oguntona, Olusegun Aanuoluwapo ; Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis. / Benefits of biomimicry adoption and implementation in the construction industry. 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. editor / Christianne Falcao ; Jerzy Charytonowicz. Springer Verlag, 2019. pp. 506-514 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing).

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Oguntona, OA & Aigbavboa, CO 2019, Benefits of biomimicry adoption and implementation in the construction industry. in C Falcao & J Charytonowicz (eds), 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. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 788, Springer Verlag, pp. 506-514, AHFE International Conference on Human Factors, Sustainable Urban Planning and Infrastructure, 2018, Orlando, United States, 21/07/18. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94199-8_49

Benefits of biomimicry adoption and implementation in the construction industry. / Oguntona, Olusegun Aanuoluwapo; Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis.
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. ed. / Christianne Falcao; Jerzy Charytonowicz. Springer Verlag, 2019. p. 506-514 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing; Vol. 788).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Oguntona OA, Aigbavboa CO. Benefits of biomimicry adoption and implementation in the construction industry. In Falcao C, Charytonowicz J, editors, 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. Springer Verlag. 2019. p. 506-514. (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing). doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-94199-8_49

Benefits of biomimicry adoption and implementation in the construction industry

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