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Biomimicry for Energy-Efficient Building Design: A Bibliometric Analysis
Niloufar Varshabi1, Semra Arslan Selçuk1, Güneş Mutlu Avinç1,2
1Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Gazi University, Ankara 06560, Turkey.
Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 28, 2022
Summary
Biomimicry in architecture offers innovative solutions by drawing inspiration from nature. This study highlights the need for more research into biomimicry for energy efficiency in architectural design.
Area of Science:
- Architecture
- Environmental Science
- Design
Background:
- Biomimicry leverages nature as a data source for architectural innovation.
- It offers creative solutions for design challenges.
- Integrating natural processes, functions, materials, and structures is key.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the development of biomimicry in architecture.
- To conduct a bibliometric review of research linking biomimicry and energy efficiency.
- To emphasize the importance of biomimicry in contemporary architectural design.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of articles from the Web of Science database (2010-2021).
- Graphical representation of analysis using VOSviewer and SankeyMATIC software.
Main Results:
- Identified a current inadequacy in biomimicry research.
- Highlighted a significant need for expanded research in this field.
- Demonstrated the potential of biomimicry for energy-efficient architectural solutions.
Conclusions:
- Biomimicry offers a promising avenue for sustainable architectural development.
- Further research is crucial to fully harness natural phenomena for energy efficiency.
- This review serves as a foundation for future investigations into biomimetic architecture.
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