The Biomimicry Blog

Biomimicry, the practice of drawing inspiration from nature to solve human challenges, has become a powerful tool in the field of renewable energy. By observing and understanding the strategies that have evolved in the natural world, scientists and engineers have developed innovative technologies th...

Have you ever wondered: What does biomimicry need to scale? Instead of asking what can biomimicry do for me, we're going to reverse that and ask, what can we do for biomimicry? 

We've surveyed over a thousand plus individuals who've taken our short courses and mentored programs, and we've found a f...

What is life? Humans across the world have asked this significant question for ages and now, in the year 2025, artificial intelligence is asking (and answering) it too. 

We asked ChatGPT, and here's its answer:

That’s a profound question! From a biological perspective, life is often defined by a s...

Are you a biologist, hoping to use and apply biology and your knowledge outside of the laboratory? Perhaps a career change? Or perhaps you've recently graduated and are just embarking on a new career. 

Biomimicry would not exist without biology, and the importance of biologists cannot be overstated...

Interview with biologist-turned-biomimicry practitioner, Rebecca MacKinnon  

How to go from biology to biomimicry 

Have you ever thought about the “bio” in biomimicry? Most of us know that it means “life” (it comes from Greek). Here’s another fun fact: It’s the same “bio” that is used in “biology”...

This article will showcase some of the best examples of biomimicry in the field of biology. In fact, we’re here to show you that biology is closely related to biomimicry, and that biology professionals have the distinct advantage of deep knowledge of certain organisms, systems or processes that can ...

Sustainability consultants help organizations and governments to develop and implement sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact, improve social responsibility, and ensure long-term economic viability along with promoting life-friendly processes.

They also often work with climate chang...

If you’ve been hanging around the biomimicry space for a hot sec — you might have heard of the variety of ways in which biomimicry can be applied. 

You might have heard things like what can we learn from studying a plant, a fungus, an alga, or the human eye?

It's true, we can be inspired to innov...

Nature-inspired buildings, designs and innovation begin with thinking outside (the box)... in the world today of homogenous buildings, we've listed 10 remarkable biomimicry buildings that showcase how architects are mimicking nature to lead the movement of sustainable, regenerative and innovative de...

If you're looking for work in sustainability, biomimicry or the nature-based solutions industry, we've curated a list of the latest vacancies currently available around the world. 

You can also learn more about which types of jobs are well suited for practicing biomimicry here.

These listings rang...