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Biomimicry versus Humanism
Article first published online: 5 JUN 2006
DOI: 10.1002/ad.212
Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Architectural Design
Special Issue: Manmade Modular Megastructures
Volume 76, Issue 1, pages 66–71, January/February 2006
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How to Cite
Kaplinsky, J. (2006), Biomimicry versus Humanism. Archit Design, 76: 66–71. doi: 10.1002/ad.212
Publication History
- Issue published online: 5 JUN 2006
- Article first published online: 5 JUN 2006
- Abstract
- Cited By
Keywords:
- Paul Andreu Architecte;
- Sea Sphere Maritime Museum;
- Michael Stacey;
- John Thornton;
- Arup;
- Claus Mattheck;
- Janine Benyus;
- Frei Otto;
- Olympic Stadium;
- Archigram;
- Living Pod;
- Richard Rogers;
- Eugene Tsui;
- Buckminster Fuller;
- Ultima Tower;
- Frank Lloyd Wright;
- Bruce Goff;
- Broadacre City;
- Mile High Illinois
Abstract
Joe Kaplinsky takes issue with ‘biomimicry’ and the idea that nature rather than mechanical solutions is the key to unlocking architecture. He argues that biological language and analogies diminish the real achievement of designers. He calls for a humanist sense of what architecture and engineering mean in the world.