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From leaves to liquids, caves to crystal formations, nature has always been a major source of inspiration for architects. This book examines how nature can act as a precedent for design solutions through twelve case studies. Packed with computer drawings, sketches, models, and photographs, this will be an ideal resource of ideas for students in their studio work, as well as for practicing architects.

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This short, accessible overview of the emulation of natural forms in contemporary architecture and design practices is part of the publisher's Form + Technique series of attractively illustrated handbooks on key architectural and design concepts aimed at students. Agkathidis, a professor of digital design at the Liverpool School of Architecture, historically situates biomorphism in the work of several architects, including Buckminster Fuller, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Santiago Calatrava, whose designs were inspired by forms and patterns found in nature. However the focus of the book is on contemporary techniques, such as 3-D printing, generative algorithms, and contour crafting, which Agkathidis explores through 13 case studies. He draws out a fascinating range of examples, including a spa set among hillsides whose form is inspired by natural patterns of erosion, a composite wall fabrication inspired by snakeskin, and a hotel canopy that "not only mimics the appearance of tree branches, but also implements their structural capabilities." This is a wild glimpse into the synthesizing of nature and technology in architectural practice. Color photos. (Jan.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Asterios Agkathidis is Lecturer in Digital Design at the Liverpool School of Architecture. He is the author of numerous publications, including Modular Structures (2009), Computational Architecture (2012), and Generative Design (Laurence King, 2016).