E01

Exercise_01: Biomimetic Process

CASE STUDY:

BRYOZOA

mechanism: Retraction muscle

function: Organism feeding and protection

generation: Contracting/Expansion of muscle

system limits: surface area of environment

applicability:Shading system (faux tree) paired solar array and sensor system to automatically expand to shade from intense solar energy) and contract when not receiving necessary solar energy

AMARDILLO

mechanism: contraction muscles into shielded ball of leathery armor

function: to shield or sheath

generation: the interaction between smart armor that adjust to the previous layer of sheathing

system limits: size of ball(volume, area) and number of adjustable interactive panels

applicability:Shielding facade skin to protcet against harsh environments or weather

ROSE FLOWER

mechanism: opening, blossoming

function: to provide sunlight to the interior

generation: multiple pedals in spiraling sequence unraveling

system limits: number of petals, size of flower, environmental controls

applicability: another responsive skin facade to infrared energy as well as light spectrum

EXTENDED BIRD WING

mechanism: contraction

function: concealment

generation: contraction and sheathing

system limits: interactive panels (feather) that are layered to contract with maximal efficiency

applicability: sheathing panels

ARMADILLIDIIAE:

mechanism: contraction

function: concealment

generation: contraction and sheathing

system limits: interactive panels (feather) that are layered to contract with maximal efficiency

applicability: sheathing panels