Each organism has its unique and specific characteristics that have a great impact on the surviva... more Each organism has its unique and specific characteristics that have a great impact on the survival and adaptation processes. One of the most amazing and remarkable characteristics in some organisms such as crustaceans, cephalopods and some insects is the reversible color change property in their skin. This color change happens for various reasons such as thermoregulation, camouflage, and mating. It occurs due to the existence of the chromatophore, which is a special sort of pigment cells in their skin compositions. Chameleons are one of the most spectacular organisms that have this unique capability. This paper aims to demonstrate the property of chameleon’ reversible color change skin, its mechanism, and its applications in Architecture. In order to achieve this goal, different types of materials and glazing technologies that imitate this property and their applications in building’s skin have been displayed. Besides, a schematic proposed framework inspired from the chameleon’ skin...
The aim of this study is to analyze thermal properties of straw bale house in 6 th October in Egy... more The aim of this study is to analyze thermal properties of straw bale house in 6 th October in Egypt by ECOTECT. It has been found that; reused straw bale' U-Value matches with the Egyptian code. Additionally, comparing straw bale house with masonry brick house; as one of traditional building materials, it is showed that, discomfort degree hours for straw bale house are less by 40 % , energy consumption is less by 82%, and CO2 emissions are less by 80% than masonry brick house. Furthermore, the results of comparing straw bale house efficiency in Egyptian climatic regions concluded that straw bale house is more effective in arid region 'Cairo" then, in hot arid region "El Arish".
Each organism has its unique and specific characteristics that have a great impact on the surviva... more Each organism has its unique and specific characteristics that have a great impact on the survival and adaptation processes. One of the most amazing and remarkable characteristics in some organisms such as crustaceans, cephalopods and some insects is the reversible color change property in their skin. This color change happens for various reasons such as thermoregulation, camouflage, and mating. It occurs due to the existence of the chromatophore, which is a special sort of pigment cells in their skin compositions. Chameleons are one of the most spectacular organisms that have this unique capability. This paper aims to demonstrate the property of chameleon's color change, its mechanism, and its applications in Architecture. In order to achieve this goal, different types of materials and glazing technologies that imitate this property and their applications in building's skin have been displayed. Besides, a schematic proposed framework inspired from the chameleon' skin has been introduced.
Architects spend a lot of time and efforts trying to solve their design problems. Actually, they ... more Architects spend a lot of time and efforts trying to solve their design problems. Actually, they just need to look at and learn from the surrounding environment. Nature can achieve not only humans' requirements but also helps to solve the problems, which they make. It could be considered as a life dictionary due to the diversity that exists. That is what the biomimicry science in general aims. One of the practical fields that applies biomimicry science is architecture. Biomimetic architecture aims to redesign multiple sustainable solutions for human's subversion in the built environment. Chameleon is an amazing word that exists in this dictionary. Some of Chameleon species that live in hot arid zones can reduce about 45% of the solar heat gain only by using its skin due to the special physical components called "chromatophores". In this paper, the biomimetic architecture has been introduced. Besides, some famous case studies of architectural buildings that imitate chameleon have been reviewed, analyzed, and classified according to the biomimetic architecture levels.
The project introduces a prototype inspired from Polar Pear as an inhabitant organism of the Cold... more The project introduces a prototype inspired from Polar Pear as an inhabitant organism of the Cold Climatic Zones. It also introduces special design solutions for buildings to reduce solar radiation indoor buildings and improve thermal performance. It follows Biomimetic Architecture Approaches, Levels, and Dimensions. In addition, it is simulated, tested, and compared with traditional forms by thermal performance tools.
Special Topics in Architecture Course aims to teach students new aspects of design. Biomimetic Ar... more Special Topics in Architecture Course aims to teach students new aspects of design. Biomimetic Architecture is one of the most special topics and that is what our students have studied in the Special Topics Course Fall 2021 Semester. To produce new innovative sustainable designs concepts using biomimicry. This course is under supervision of: Dr. Eng. Yasmin M. Eid, with Ph. D and researches specialized in Biomimetic Architecture Field. The Camel project introduces a prototype inspired from Camel “the Desert Ship” as an inhabitant organism of the Hot Arid Climatic Zone. O this proto type project introduces special design solutions for buildings to reduce solar radiation indoor buildings and improve thermal performance. The project follows Biomimetic Architecture Approaches, Levels, and Dimensions. In addition, it is simulated, tested, and compared with traditional forms by thermal performance tools.
Each organism has its unique and specific characteristics that have a great impact on the surviva... more Each organism has its unique and specific characteristics that have a great impact on the survival and adaptation processes. One of the most amazing and remarkable characteristics in some organisms such as crustaceans, cephalopods and some insects is the reversible color change property in their skin. This color change happens for various reasons such as thermoregulation, camouflage, and mating. It occurs due to the existence of the chromatophore, which is a special sort of pigment cells in their skin compositions. Chameleons are one of the most spectacular organisms that have this unique capability. This paper aims to demonstrate the property of chameleon’ reversible color change skin, its mechanism, and its applications in Architecture. In order to achieve this goal, different types of materials and glazing technologies that imitate this property and their applications in building’s skin have been displayed. Besides, a schematic proposed framework inspired from the chameleon’ skin...
The aim of this study is to analyze thermal properties of straw bale house in 6 th October in Egy... more The aim of this study is to analyze thermal properties of straw bale house in 6 th October in Egypt by ECOTECT. It has been found that; reused straw bale' U-Value matches with the Egyptian code. Additionally, comparing straw bale house with masonry brick house; as one of traditional building materials, it is showed that, discomfort degree hours for straw bale house are less by 40 % , energy consumption is less by 82%, and CO2 emissions are less by 80% than masonry brick house. Furthermore, the results of comparing straw bale house efficiency in Egyptian climatic regions concluded that straw bale house is more effective in arid region 'Cairo" then, in hot arid region "El Arish".
Each organism has its unique and specific characteristics that have a great impact on the surviva... more Each organism has its unique and specific characteristics that have a great impact on the survival and adaptation processes. One of the most amazing and remarkable characteristics in some organisms such as crustaceans, cephalopods and some insects is the reversible color change property in their skin. This color change happens for various reasons such as thermoregulation, camouflage, and mating. It occurs due to the existence of the chromatophore, which is a special sort of pigment cells in their skin compositions. Chameleons are one of the most spectacular organisms that have this unique capability. This paper aims to demonstrate the property of chameleon's color change, its mechanism, and its applications in Architecture. In order to achieve this goal, different types of materials and glazing technologies that imitate this property and their applications in building's skin have been displayed. Besides, a schematic proposed framework inspired from the chameleon' skin has been introduced.
Architects spend a lot of time and efforts trying to solve their design problems. Actually, they ... more Architects spend a lot of time and efforts trying to solve their design problems. Actually, they just need to look at and learn from the surrounding environment. Nature can achieve not only humans' requirements but also helps to solve the problems, which they make. It could be considered as a life dictionary due to the diversity that exists. That is what the biomimicry science in general aims. One of the practical fields that applies biomimicry science is architecture. Biomimetic architecture aims to redesign multiple sustainable solutions for human's subversion in the built environment. Chameleon is an amazing word that exists in this dictionary. Some of Chameleon species that live in hot arid zones can reduce about 45% of the solar heat gain only by using its skin due to the special physical components called "chromatophores". In this paper, the biomimetic architecture has been introduced. Besides, some famous case studies of architectural buildings that imitate chameleon have been reviewed, analyzed, and classified according to the biomimetic architecture levels.
The project introduces a prototype inspired from Polar Pear as an inhabitant organism of the Cold... more The project introduces a prototype inspired from Polar Pear as an inhabitant organism of the Cold Climatic Zones. It also introduces special design solutions for buildings to reduce solar radiation indoor buildings and improve thermal performance. It follows Biomimetic Architecture Approaches, Levels, and Dimensions. In addition, it is simulated, tested, and compared with traditional forms by thermal performance tools.
Special Topics in Architecture Course aims to teach students new aspects of design. Biomimetic Ar... more Special Topics in Architecture Course aims to teach students new aspects of design. Biomimetic Architecture is one of the most special topics and that is what our students have studied in the Special Topics Course Fall 2021 Semester. To produce new innovative sustainable designs concepts using biomimicry. This course is under supervision of: Dr. Eng. Yasmin M. Eid, with Ph. D and researches specialized in Biomimetic Architecture Field. The Camel project introduces a prototype inspired from Camel “the Desert Ship” as an inhabitant organism of the Hot Arid Climatic Zone. O this proto type project introduces special design solutions for buildings to reduce solar radiation indoor buildings and improve thermal performance. The project follows Biomimetic Architecture Approaches, Levels, and Dimensions. In addition, it is simulated, tested, and compared with traditional forms by thermal performance tools.
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It also introduces special design solutions for buildings to reduce solar radiation indoor buildings and improve thermal performance. It follows Biomimetic Architecture Approaches, Levels, and Dimensions. In addition, it is simulated, tested, and compared with traditional forms by thermal performance tools.
This course is under supervision of: Dr. Eng. Yasmin M. Eid, with Ph. D and researches specialized in Biomimetic Architecture Field.
The Camel project introduces a prototype inspired from Camel “the Desert Ship” as an inhabitant organism of the Hot Arid Climatic Zone. O
this proto type project introduces special design solutions for buildings to reduce solar radiation indoor buildings and improve thermal performance. The project follows Biomimetic Architecture Approaches, Levels, and Dimensions. In addition, it is simulated, tested, and compared with traditional forms by thermal performance tools.
It also introduces special design solutions for buildings to reduce solar radiation indoor buildings and improve thermal performance. It follows Biomimetic Architecture Approaches, Levels, and Dimensions. In addition, it is simulated, tested, and compared with traditional forms by thermal performance tools.
This course is under supervision of: Dr. Eng. Yasmin M. Eid, with Ph. D and researches specialized in Biomimetic Architecture Field.
The Camel project introduces a prototype inspired from Camel “the Desert Ship” as an inhabitant organism of the Hot Arid Climatic Zone. O
this proto type project introduces special design solutions for buildings to reduce solar radiation indoor buildings and improve thermal performance. The project follows Biomimetic Architecture Approaches, Levels, and Dimensions. In addition, it is simulated, tested, and compared with traditional forms by thermal performance tools.