Getting Impulses from Nature

Taking inspiration from the natural world, shapes, textures, and systems. Sharing how others work with nature in thoughtful, sometimes unexpected ways.

Diana Scherer at the Somerset House

Outside of my own practice, I’m constantly diving into the work of designers who are doing exciting things with materials and sustainability—especially those who choose to work with nature instead of trying to control …
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May 10, 2025

Biggest threat for the oceans

Oceans are carbon sinks of the planet (Dr Sylvia Earle) , fish carbon stabilises our climate ( UN environment). 93% of all world's ocean is stored in the ocean. Marine plans are absorbing x20 …
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April 16, 2021

Adaptation- Living Things

Living things are adapted to their habitats. This means that they have special features that help them to survive in their environment. Plant Adaptations: Metaphors for Overcoming Life’s Obstacles Adaptation. A metaphor for urbanism in the age …
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March 27, 2021

Water of the solar system

Waters on the solar system planet . "Chemical markers in the water of our oceans suggest that most of the water came from asteroids. Recent observations hint that ice, and possibly even liquid water, …
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March 26, 2021

Colour of the Weather

Weather Temperature, relative humidity, pressure, precipitation amount, snowfall amount, solar radiation, win speed, win gust. Meteoblue
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March 26, 2021

Colour and smell of the Oceans

Sea salinity Waters on the solar system planet. Pheromones of the sea and from Bacteria to Clouds Climate and the ocean colours
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March 26, 2021

Colour changing animals

Animals from chameleons to cuttlefish can manipulate their colours for a variety of reasons – to hide from predators, intimidate rivals, or woo mates.
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March 26, 2021

Jardinier Satiné – L’oiseau architecte

Satin Bowerbird They cannot see colours, Using twigs and things from the environment , organised by colours and structure contrast Building technics , arrays of objects organised by contrast and arrangements. constantly adapting to …
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March 18, 2021

Tardigrades

"Tardigrades are microscopic eight-legged animals that have been to outer space and would likely survive the apocalypse. Bonus: They look like adorable miniature bears"National Geographic "Their resiliency is in part due to a unique protein …
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January 19, 2021