2012•Unpublished venueRequires access
Playgardens and Community Development
Janis Birkeland
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Abstract
The branch of industrial design known as bionics begins with an examination of natural systems, particularly the many bio-mechanical characteristics one observes in nature. The rationale for this approach is that what is perceived as appropriate for a given life form could also provide a precedent for products which are sympathetic to the natural environment. This chapter discusses the bionic method in conjunction with computer modelling as an alternative design tool.