Optimizing Computation: A Biomimicry Design Spiral Approach to Algorithm Development

The increasing focus on biomimicry in the built environment shows that designers are becoming more conscious of the opportunities that nature presents for enhancing human and systemic functions. The field of advanced material technology has extensively used biomimicry. Nevertheless, there has been little in-depth discussion of its possibilities in environmentally conscious building practices. Numerous branches of the social and natural sciences have had an impact on the field of architecture; at the present time, biological principles are finding their way into design processes. From the earliest days of bio-architectural movements to the most recent ones, bioinspiration has shaped architectural practices towards a wide range of new methods. Nevertheless, the line between architectural bioinspiration that just mimics natural forms and the genuine comprehension of biological principles—the bedrock of sustainable development—is blurry when it comes to biomimicry. One of the biggest obstacles is the lack of cross-disciplinary cooperation between architects and biologists, which is exacerbated by the vast knowledge gap that exists between the creative process of building design and the scientific disciplines that pertain to biology. All sorts of spiral pathways, their properties, and how to use them to build and enhance other optimisation methods are described in great detail.