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Biomimetic materials and technologies for carbon neutral cities in South Africa: a literature review

- Oguntona, Olusegun Aanuoluwapo, Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis

Authors: Oguntona, Olusegun Aanuoluwapo , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis
Date: 2017
Subjects: Biomimicry , Construction industry , CO2 emission
Language: English
Type: Conference proceedings
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/259187 , uj:27265 , Citation: Oguntona, O.A. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2017. Biomimetic materials and technologies for carbon neutral cities in South Africa: a literature review. Creative Construction Conference 2017, CCC 2017, 19-22 June 2017, Primosten, Croatia. doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.07.185
Description: Abstract: The accelerating decline in the environment and increasing atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) are closely linked to human activities. This has caused the menace of climate change with the impact globally felt. The continent of Africa, given its geographical location, is believed to be more vulnerable and will severely feel these impacts. To curtail this, mitigation and adaptation have been recognised as the most potent strategies to curtail the challenge of climate change. Increased adaptive capabilities of infrastructures and systems in South Africa is, therefore, imperative. This paper explores biomimicry, a new field that studies and emulates the forms, processes, and strategies found in natural organisms to solve human challenges. For its over 3.8 billion years of evolution, nature has effectively and efficiently tackled many of the challenges mankind is grappling wi th today. Hence, the objective of this study is to evaluate and present existing biomimetic materials and technologies which contribute less to the degradation of the environment. Biomimetic materials and technologies, known to possess sustainable credentials will reduce the release of GHGs and has the potential for carbon sequestration. The result will help offer sustainable alternatives to those materials and products which significantly contribute to the increase in carbon footprint.
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Biomimetic strategies for climate change adaptation in the built environment - a literature review

- Oguntona, Olusegun A., Aigbavboa, Clinton O.

Authors: Oguntona, Olusegun A. , Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
Date: 2016
Subjects: Biomimicry , Built environment , Climate change
Language: English
Type: Conference proceedings
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/215179 , uj:21373 , Citation: Oguntona, O.A & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2016. Biomimetic strategies for climate change adaptation in the built environment - a literature review.
Description: Abstract: Out of the numerous challenges facing mankind globally, the impact of climate change poses more threat. These impacts include sea-level rise, more frequent floods from heavy rainfall and notably among others, intense droughts. Despite the United Nations anchored events and conferences geared towards tackling climate change, little success has been recorded till date. Biomimicry, a novel science and method that studies nature's models and then emulates their forms, processes, and strategies offer a sustainable approach to this menace of climate change. It also has the potential to offer efficient alternatives to the human activities that contribute to the depletion and pollution of the environment. Hence, the objective of this paper is to evaluate and present the potential of biomimicry in adapting to climate change in the built environment. An extant literature review was conducted on biomimicry and its roles in tackling climate change through mitigation and adaptation. The result explores Biomimetic innovations and applications with their potential to sustainably combat the menace of climate change if adopted. This study is expected to refocus human efforts towards biomimicry where it is believed that nature, during its 3.8 billion years of existence has evolved with highly efficient processes and systems, with the potential to produce solutions to the environmental challenges facing mankind, especially climate change.
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Biomimetic strategies for climate change mitigation in the built environment

- Aanuoluwapo, Oguntona Olusegun, Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis

Authors: Aanuoluwapo, Oguntona Olusegun , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis
Date: 2017
Subjects: Biomimicry , Built environment , Climate change
Language: English
Type: Article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/247631 , uj:25716 , Citation: Aanuoluwapo, O.O. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2017. Biomimetic strategies for climate change mitigation in the built environment.
Description: Abstract: Out of the numerous challenges facing mankind globally, the impact of climate change poses more threat. These impacts include sea-level rise, more frequent floods from heavy rainfall and notably among others, intense droughts. Despite the United Nations anchored events and conferences geared towards tackling climate change, little success has been recorded till date. Biomimicry, a novel science and method that studies nature’s models and then emulates their forms, processes, and strategies offer a sustainable approach to this menace of climate change. It also has the potential to offer efficient alternatives to the human activities that contribute to the depletion and pollution of the environment. Hence, the objective of this paper is to evaluate and present the potential of biomimicry in for climate change mitigation in the built environment. An extant literature review was conducted on biomimicry and its roles in tackling climate change through mitigation and adaptation. The result explores various Biomimetic innovations and applications with their potential to sustainably mitigate the menace of climate change if adopted. This study is expected to refocus human efforts towards biomimicry where it is believed that nature, during its 3.8 billion years of existence has evolved with highly efficient processes and systems, with the potential to produce solutions to the environmental challenges facing mankind, especially climate change.
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TALK capability of biomimicry for disruptive and sustainable output in the construction industry

- Oguntona, Olusegun Aanuoluwapo, Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis

Authors: Oguntona, Olusegun Aanuoluwapo , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis
Date: 2020
Subjects: Biomimicry , Built environment , Innovations
Language: English
Type: Conference proceedings
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/434829 , uj:37656 , Citation: Oguntona, O.A. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2020. TALK capability of biomimicry for disruptive and sustainable output in the construction industry. , DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202031202016
Description: Abstract: Several sustainability trends have evolved and proliferated for greening the processes and activities of the construction industry (CI). Striking among the trends is biomimicry, a novel and nature-inspired approach that seeks a sustainable solution to human challenges by emulating time-tested patterns and strategies in nature. This study sets out to evaluate biomimicry potentials for sustainable outputs in the construction industry. An extant review of the literature was conducted on nature-inspired approaches for sustainable and innovative solutions. Findings revealed technology readiness, awareness, leadership competence, and knowledge (TALK) as critical areas where biomimicry will offer a unique step-by-step path to disruptive outcomes and potentially aid the greening agenda of the construction industry.
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