NYC Biomimicry Week PDF

“Imagine a city mentored by nature’s genius”
Agenda
1. What is Biomimicry?
2. Case Examples
3. About BiomimicryNYC
4. Biomimicry Week
a. The BNYC + B3.8 Pop-Up Exhibit
b. Cocktail Reception
What is Biomimicry?
• Biomimicry (from bios, meaning life, and
mimesis, meaning to imitate) is a design
discipline that seeks sustainable solutions by
emulating nature’s time-tested patterns,
engineering, architecture and design
strategies to solve man-made challenges.
What is Biomimicry?
• Seeing nature as:
Mentor
Model
Measure
What is Biomimicry?
The “greenprints” for sustainable systems, products and services
Case Examples
Courtesy of Biomimicry 3.8
Case Examples
Courtesy of Biomimicry 3.8
Case Examples
Courtesy of Biomimicry 3.8
Case Examples
Who is applying nature’s genius?
About BNYC
MISSION
BiomimicryNYC is the leading regional network of individuals from all industries, sectors and
backgrounds dedicated to fostering a community of nature-inspired practice in the New York City
metro region.
We invite everyone to participate, from those who are simply curious, to seasoned practitioners
who seek to transform the world through nature’s 3.8 billion years of design wisdom.
VISION
BNYC envisions a city mentored by nature’s genius. We work to support and amplify current
nature-inspired endeavors and foster the deep connections needed to spread the meme as far
and wide as possible and catalyze new initiatives.
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES: TIME-TESTED. NATURE APPROVED.
Imagine a world where "Life" is both the source of our everyday inspiration, and the fruit of our
collective labor. With 3.8 billion years of research and development experience, nature's bank of
wisdom has yet to be tapped. Professionals from all industries are drawn to the infinite
possibilities of seeing nature as an expert consultant that can help solve any sustainability
challenge to create an environmentally sustainable, culturally rich, socially equitable and
economically prosperous future.
About BNYC
• 50 members: a diverse set of professionals
– Monthly “BrainSwarm” meetings to “connect-learn-do”
• Core Catalyst Group + Advisory Group
About BNYC
BNYC is a founding member of B3.8’s International
Cohort of Networks, working to create a scalable model
for budding networks all around the world.
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Biomimicry Netherlands
Biomimicry South Africa
Biomimicry North East Ohio
Biomimicry Oregon
Biomimicry Texas
Biomimicry Chicago
Bay Area Biomimicry Network
Biomimicry Puget Sound
Biomimicry Mexico
Biomimicry NYC
Biomimicry Switzerland
Biomimicry Week in NYC
A Week of Nature-Inspired Design
Biomimicry Week in NYC
BNYC Pop-Up Exhibit + Cocktail
Reception
• An opportunity to network with and be a part
of BNYC – the leading organization of
biomimics and sustainability professionals, on
the cutting edge of technology, science and
design.
BNYC Pop-Up Exhibit +
Cocktail Reception
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 17th
Pop-Up Exhibit:
10am – 4 pm
Thursday, October 18th
Pop-Up Exhibit:
10am – 4 pm
Cocktail Reception:
5 pm – 9 pm
WHAT:
Pop-Up: An in-depth look at “Life’s Principles” through 10 Biomimietic products. Making nature-inspired
design tangible for the public.
Cocktail Reception: A mini-swarm of B3.8 and BNYC members, colleagues and friends.
WHY:
Learn from and network with Master Educators
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BiomimicryNYC Members
B3.8 top level staff
WHO:
For professionals of all fields: from those who are simply curious, to seasoned practitioners
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Architecture, engineering, finance, design, academia, students
BNYC Pop-Up Exhibit
at the Grohe Live! Center
BNYC Pop-Up Exhibit
SAMPLE PRODUCTS:
LOTUSAN PAINT - STO-COAT
THE LILLY IMPELLAR - PAX SCIENTIFIC
Contact Us
Adiel Gavish
Founder, Biomimicry NYC
914 494 1646
[email protected]