Buildings Inspired by Nature

by Mary Boone

Published 1 August 2019
How have termite mounds and snail shells inspired building designs? There's no limit to the inspiration of the great outdoors. Learn about some of the best building designs and inventions that have been borrowed from the natural world.

From buildings to clothing to safety to transport, nature has sparked all sort of inventions, design and innovation. Learn about some of the best in this fascinating series. Each spread details one invention and how it has been inspired by nature.

Transport Inspired by Nature

by Mary Boone

Published 2 April 2020
How have bats and cheetahs inspired new modes of transport? There's no limit to the inspiration of the great outdoors. Learn about some of the best new modes of transport that have been inspired by the natural world.

How have turtle shells and dandelion seeds helped to make us safer? There's no limit to the inspiration of the great outdoors. Learn about some of the best safety innovations that have been inspired by the natural world.