Design and Nature V: Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering (WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment)

Nature has shown an extraordinary capacity to develop dynamic structures and systems over many millions of years. What researchers learn from these structures and systems can often be applied to improve or develop human-made structures and systems. And there is still much to be learned. Aimed at providing fresh impetus and inspiration for researchers in this field, this book consists of papers presented at the Fifth International Conference on Design and Nature. The contributions reflect the rich variety of work currently taking place around the world.