Lab+Six

"Biomimicry, the practice of designing according to natural principles, has garnered devotees from many industries, producing a wide variety of innovative results"- by Matt Vella

==***The Self-cleaning paint is interesting in a number of different ways. Firstly, Since the paint design was inspired by the surface structure of leaves, one does not have to worry about the paint on a building(school, business or home) that needs a touch up. The paint automatically does this thus saving the owner money on a daily basis. I once worked for a company that provided exterior painting services to costumers. A touch up painting job can cost up to $2000 on average. Also, the self-cleaning paint is also a sustainability design that will reduce the toxins emitted such VOC(volatile organic compounds) from the production of paint every year. If paint can be reused, then pollution becomes minimal. Lastly, the self-cleaning paint improves surfaces aesthetically. It naturally stays new for a long period of time. ==

==***The Bone furniture is another design of interest. If something as sturdy as a chair can be so light weighted and just pleasing to look at, it opens up a number of different possibilities. First, the mimicry of the bone structure and growth makes it as good as any other chair to seat in without the bulkiness. It is sturdy without being weighty. Secondly, this reduces the potential for injury. In the sense that for janitorial jobs, the risk of back and spinal injuries has been reduced when lifting this chair. Since its structure gives it weightlessness. Lastly, because the chair is made with aluminium, wood typically used in the production of furniture can now be left alone to grow and help positive climate change. ==

==***The high speed Train is fascinating because of the biomimetic design of the KingFisher's beak. This gives it the unique shape it has which affords higher speed and reduces noise pollution. This is essential especially to workers at a train station constantly exposed to noise pollution from trains that don't afford the high speed train's biomimetic design. In the long run, the high speed train with its noiselessness will allow for a safer working environment. ==