Abstract
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In the same way as the scientific progress blurs the boundaries between the natural world and art world, an increasing convergence of disciplines can be recognized. Using a scientific mode of operation in architecture does not only allow to investigate the past and the present: “Design by Research” describes the research into the future in designing with scientific parameters, an approach which can also be defined as “Scientific Design.” In the project “Biornametics” natural patterns are studied to explore their potential for innovative applications in architecture. The methodology of biomimetics will be used to transfer principles from nature – especially their correlation of structure and function – into technical applications. “Biornametics” is conducted in the context of previous projects including research the field space design.