Biomimicry in Architecture, 2nd Edition

Acknowledgements

The seeds of my interest in biomimicry were sown in my teenage years, but emerged fully when I participated in a one-week course at Schumacher College led by Amory Lovins and Janine Benyus in 2003. I am grateful to both the course leaders for the generosity with which they shared their knowledge during what was a truly inspiring week that changed the path of my career permanently. Two other pioneers of biomimicry, Dayna Baumeister and Julian Vincent, became mentors for me while writing this book. Julian provided highly valued input throughout, including numerous readings of drafts, a wealth of important references and corrections to my biological blunders. Dayna emboldened me at key stages with inspirational comments. The photographer ...