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Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Lily Urmann
30 episodes
2 weeks ago
Many of us are familiar with applying nature's genius to physical products or the built environment, but we can also integrate this practice into visual design fields and processes. Michelle Fehler, a professor in The Design School at Arizona State University, dives into her approach for reconnecting with nature and sharing practices rooted in biomimicry within the visual communication space. In this conversation we discuss feedback loops, teaching methodologies, and what it looks like to mov...
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Many of us are familiar with applying nature's genius to physical products or the built environment, but we can also integrate this practice into visual design fields and processes. Michelle Fehler, a professor in The Design School at Arizona State University, dives into her approach for reconnecting with nature and sharing practices rooted in biomimicry within the visual communication space. In this conversation we discuss feedback loops, teaching methodologies, and what it looks like to mov...
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Episodes (20/30)
Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Biomimicry in Visual Design with Michelle Fehler
Many of us are familiar with applying nature's genius to physical products or the built environment, but we can also integrate this practice into visual design fields and processes. Michelle Fehler, a professor in The Design School at Arizona State University, dives into her approach for reconnecting with nature and sharing practices rooted in biomimicry within the visual communication space. In this conversation we discuss feedback loops, teaching methodologies, and what it looks like to mov...
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1 week ago
25 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
What Biomimicry is Calling For with Alistair Daynes
The world is ready for learning from nature to take off, but what does biomimicry really need in order to gain more traction on a larger scale? Listen in to our special live episode with Learn Biomimicry Managing Director Alistair Daynes to hear how we can continue to move the needle on integrating and expanding the biomimicry perspective in all spaces. Whether you are just starting out or further along in your journey, this episode contains advice from a seasoned mentor and guidelines for go...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Bio-Alchemy and Diving into Nature’s Sleight of Hand with Andrew Meador
Humans are a very young species. Compared to the other organisms that we share this planet with, we are novices in how to live in harmony here. Mimicking nature’s elegant and efficient structures on the micro-and nano-scale has been a major limiting factor in our designs. But we are making progress in learning from nature’s structure and chemistry. Doing reactions at ambient temperature and pressure with nontoxic materials is still mostly an aspiration for us; but nature can lead the way. And...
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3 months ago
34 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Special Episode: Nature Journaling with John Muir Laws
Cultivating a curiosity for our world is the first step in repairing our relationship with place, the organisms that we share our planet with, and ourselves. This reconnecting is at the core of a crucial and life-changing practice called nature journaling. John Muir Laws is a leader and innovator in the world-wide nature journaling movement and shares his wealth of knowledge in a very special Learning from Nature episode. This conversation invites you to ponder the intricacies of everyday lif...
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8 months ago
57 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Behind the Scenes Biomimicry: Inside the Launchpad Program
The Biomimicry Institute's Launchpad program supports scientists and designers who are addressing some of our biggest challenges with nature-inspired ideas. Every year, a cohort of innovators from around the world comes together to learn from each other and receive guidance and inspiration through mentoring, networking, and community-building. Dave Hutchins is the Launchpad Program Manager and dives into what it takes to get a biomimetic product to the next stage and the pathways that The Bio...
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9 months ago
33 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Behind the Scenes Biomimicry: Mycocycle is Transforming Waste with Fungi
Humans view waste as a burden, but nature utilizes waste as a valuable resource in a cycle of continual renewal. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates 600 million tons of construction and demolition debris is generated every year -- and Mycocycle knows this is an opportunity. Joanne Rodriguez discusses how Mycocycle leverages mycelium (fungal root structures) to consume and eliminate toxins from construction waste and produce raw building materials like MycoFILL, MycoFIBER, and Myc...
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10 months ago
43 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Behind the Scenes Biomimicry: ECOncrete is Creating Sustainable Marine Ecosystems
Our coastlines are crucial buffer zones for climate chaos. Yet the current building strategies for concrete coastal marine construction can lead to low biodiversity, which impacts ecosystem health and water quality. ECOncrete's technology involves texture agents and molds that increase biological performance by creating a macro-surface that encourages organisms to colonize. This innovative company has implemented more than a dozen large-scale projects globally and is expanding rapidly as dema...
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11 months ago
49 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Behind the Scenes Biomimicry: GreenPod Labs is Reducing Food Waste
Globally, more than 1.6 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year -- and in India, 40% of produce goes to waste before it even reaches grocery store shelves. By learning from plant protection mechanisms, Deepak Rajmohan of GreenPod Labs has developed a solution: using natural plant extracts to activate those built-in defenses. The simple yet effective solution is a satchel that can be dropped into produce transportation to slow down the ripening rate and limit microbial growth. All at ambie...
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1 year ago
34 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Behind the Scenes Biomimicry: Amphico is Revolutionizing the Textile Market
The ideal adventure apparel is both waterproof and breathable. Yet the tragic irony for outdoor enthusiasts is how toxic and wasteful the current clothing and gear options there are on the market. That's where Amphico comes in: a UK-based biomimicry company learning from waterproofing strategies in nature to create options without harmful chemicals while also eliminating the excessive waste. Isabella MacKenzie, the Lead Color and Textile Designer at Amphico, discusses their novel material and...
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1 year ago
51 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
How Does Nature Cooperate? All About Lichens with Dr. Troy McMullin
It's on every continent, and in every terrestrial ecosystem. It's beneath our feet on most hikes and it's often overlooked: lichens! In this episode, Dr. Troy McMullin, the chief lichenologist at the Canadian Museum of Nature, gives an insightful overview of what lichens are, describes their many interesting strategies, and shares why you should care. We dive into their unique symbiotic partnership, their range of amazing structures, and how they are an important part of our future here on Ea...
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1 year ago
51 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Knowledge Symbiosis with Roxanne Swentzell and Anne LaForti
In the fourth episode of our limited series Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, Roxanne Swentzell and Anne LaForti engage in a conversation hosted by Sara El-Sayed, converging Indigenous ideologies and scientific understanding of soils, seeds, regenerative versus sustainable terminologies, and steps to healing ourselves and our ecosystems. This limited series is produced by The Cultural Conservancy's Native Seed Pod, Arizona State University, and Learning Fr...
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1 year ago
1 hour 1 minute

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Knowledge Symbiosis with PennElys Droz and Maibritt Pederson
In the third episode of our limited series Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, PennElys Droz and Maibritt Pederson Zari engage in conversation hosted by Lily Urmann, exploring cosmologies, paradigm shifts and how to be in good relationship while we co-create and design as humans within creation. They outline principles of regenerative design in communities, and how we all might engage in decolonization as well as learn from Indigenous ecological relati...
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1 year ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Knowledge Symbiosis with Dayna Baumeister and Melissa K Nelson Part 2
In this second episode of the limited series Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, Dayna Baumeister and Melissa K Nelson continue their conversation, hosted by Sara El-Sayed, exploring the common ground and mapping the divergences between Indigenous science and biomimicry. They dive into the nature of biomimicry and Indigenous knowledges and how they are often misconstrued by non-practitioners; potential ethical limits to seeking knowledge; and an ethical spac...
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1 year ago
1 hour

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Knowledge Symbiosis with Dayna Baumeister and Melissa K Nelson Part 1
In this inaugural episode of the limited series Knowledge Symbiosis: Can Biomimicry and Indigenous Science Harmonize?, Dayna Baumeister joins Melissa K. Nelson and Sara El-Sayed in a conversation exploring the common ground and mapping the divergences between Indigenous science and biomimicry. SERIES SYNOPSISBiomimicry, nature-inspired design, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), or Indigenous Knowledge Systems, both have roots in nature and a deep respect for natural processes. Howeve...
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1 year ago
56 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Multi-functionality of Mucus and the Microbiome with Erin Miller
A fun fact for your next party conversation: humans have over 30 trillion cells in our bodies, and 70-90% of those cells are bacterial and fungal! Look no further than exploring the microbiomes of biology when you need your next existential crisis -- or next rabbit hole of fascination to dive into. While mucus and the microbiome might not be the classic poster-child of biomimicry, there is so much we can learn from these elegant, strange, and efficient strategies. Erin Miller discusses the po...
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1 year ago
49 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Green Chemistry: The Beauty of Nature's Processes with Dr. John Warner
Many of us are either afraid of or avoid chemistry simply because of the way we were taught the topic in school. Yet chemistry is all around us: in the leaves of your backyard tree and the snail inching along the sidewalk. It's also a crucial component to the practice of biomimicry. In this episode, explore the topic of green chemistry with one of its founding members: Dr. John Warner. Nature runs on sunlight, breaks down products into benign constituents, builds selectively with a smal...
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1 year ago
55 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Mushroom Magic: How Does Nature Modify Light/Color? With Ximena Curiel
If you've ever sat on the forest floor marveling at a beautiful red or purple mushroom, this episode is for you! My guest and fellow biomimic Ximena Curiel will dive deep into what mushrooms are, why they are different colors, what the purposes of these colors are in nature, and explain how we can use these pigments in sustainable dyeing, artwork, and clothing. It's a fun journey of discovery, wonder, and awe that will have you gathering your foraging books and calling your friends to go look...
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2 years ago
52 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
How Does Nature Modify Light and Color? With Raphael Kay
Our buildings use A LOT of energy to heat and cool, and because of this they contribute drastically to global carbon emissions. But what if we borrowed design inspiration from the amazing ability of squids to shift colors and control light in order to reduce or eliminate excess energy needs? In this episode with Raphael Kay, explore how these underwater creatures are so efficient and what strategies we can translate to our built environment. We also discuss why practicing meaningful biomimicr...
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2 years ago
56 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
How Does Nature Communicate? African Wild Dog Democracy with Ebenezar Wikina
Our world is full of intricate, complex, and elegant strategies. In this episode we explore one such strategy that might surprise you: the decision-making sneezes of African wild dogs. Explore this unique topic with Ebenezar Wikina, founder of Policy Shapers and campaign strategist at Change.org, who completed his Learn Biomimicry practitioner's project on applying this sneeze democracy to the United Nations. The potential of learning from nature's efficient systems can be applied in a wide r...
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2 years ago
31 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
How Does Nature Optimize Space and Manage Compression? With Dr. Clint Penick
Honeycomb and the hexagon shape is very popular in the biomimicry design space, but what makes it efficient and resilient? In this episode, Dr. Clint Penick dives deep into the function of optimizing space and managing compression, as it relates to bee and wasp nests. There is so much more to the honeycomb shape than most people initially realize, and this conversation sheds light on some of the details behind this "genius" in the natural world. We also chat about urban ecology, social insect...
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2 years ago
51 minutes

Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Many of us are familiar with applying nature's genius to physical products or the built environment, but we can also integrate this practice into visual design fields and processes. Michelle Fehler, a professor in The Design School at Arizona State University, dives into her approach for reconnecting with nature and sharing practices rooted in biomimicry within the visual communication space. In this conversation we discuss feedback loops, teaching methodologies, and what it looks like to mov...