David I'm new to this list so if you're already familiar with the following, my apologies:
For the termite inspired building, more is available here: www.esf.edu/efb/turner/primary%20research%20articles.html I'd also suggest inquiring at www.AskNature.org, a project of the Biomimicry Guild. There is a taxonomy of "Nature's" design strategies, as well as a searchable case studies database, including other design examples of humans learning from insects. Another good resource is an engineers and biologists mechanical design listserv -- www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=BIOMIMETICS Hope that's useful. Josh On Sat, Mar 6, 2010 at 9:34 AM, David Inouye <[email protected]> wrote: > What examples are there of how humans are learning from insects? Such > innovative ideas as adapting the natural ventilation system of termite > mounds for architecture > http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/12/10/building-modelled-on-termites-eastgate-centre-in-zimbabwe/and > using ants to learn about traffic control > http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sci-tech/ants-offer-clues-to-improve-traffic-flow-say-experts_100123590.html. > > > David Inouye > -- Attorney & Counselor at Law www.ngbc.us NGBC, LLC MYCO+Evolution, LLC This electronic mail transmission is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential information belonging to the sender which is protected by the attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete the original message.
