Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Maddy Harland talks to Nicola Peel, activist and solutionist, about biomimicry - how the conscious emulation of life’s genius can solve many of the problems of our time. Nature has had millions of years of evolution to solve problems like excessive heat in structures (for example, how termite colonies cool their mounds). We can apply this evolution to human design to minimise waste, be energy efficent, design materials from non-fossil fuel resources, and reduce greenhouse gases, just a few examples from the wonderful world of biomimicry.
To find out about Nicola's work visit:
eyesofgaia.com
nicolapeel.com
For more on biomimicry, visit Biomimicry Institute: biomimicry.org
For more practical eco solutions and inspiring projects visit: permaculture.co.uk
Maddy Harland talks to Nicola Peel, activist and solutionist, about biomimicry - how the conscious emulation of life’s genius can solve many of the problems of our time. Nature has had millions of years of evolution to solve problems like excessive heat in structures (for example, how termite colonies cool their mounds). We can apply this evolution to human design to minimise waste, be energy efficent, design materials from non-fossil fuel resources, and reduce greenhouse gases, just a few examples from the wonderful world of biomimicry.
To find out about Nicola's work visit:
eyesofgaia.com
nicolapeel.com
For more on biomimicry, visit Biomimicry Institute: biomimicry.org
For more practical eco solutions and inspiring projects visit: permaculture.co.uk
