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Application of biomimicry concept to improve the sustainability of the construction industry: a literature review

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dc.contributor.author Silva, FHYD
dc.contributor.author Perera, BASK
dc.contributor.author Atapattu, AMDS
dc.contributor.author Jayanetti, JKDDT
dc.contributor.author Wijewickrama, MKCS
dc.contributor.editor Sandanayake, YG
dc.contributor.editor Waidyasekara, KGAS
dc.contributor.editor Ranadewa, KATO
dc.contributor.editor Chandanie, H
dc.date.accessioned 2024-09-03T04:23:25Z
dc.date.available 2024-09-03T04:23:25Z
dc.date.issued 2024
dc.identifier.citation Silva, F.H.Y.D., Perera, B.A.S.K., Atapattu, A.M.D.S., Jayanetti, J.K.D.D.T., & Wijewickrama, M.K.C.S. (2024). Application of biomimicry concept to improve the sustainability of the construction industry: a literature review. In Y.G. Sandanayake, K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, & H. Chandanie (Eds.), World Construction Symposium – 2024 : 12th World Construction Symposium (pp. 185-199). Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa. https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.15
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/22787
dc.description.abstract The growing need for urbanisation has resulted in the intense development of the construction industry, which has negatively impacted the conservation of the environment. In this regard, to preserve the ecosystems, the concept of sustainable development was introduced, however, the effectiveness of the existing sustainability practices in the construction industry is at a questionable level. Meanwhile, the evolving concept of biomimicry, which inspires and learns from natural processes, has proven the capacity to achieve sustainable parameters when incorporated into construction processes. Yet, there is a noticeable gap in applying the biomimicry concept to improve the sustainability of the construction industry. Therefore, this study aims to comprehend the applicability of the biomimicry concept in improving the sustainability of the construction industry. Accordingly, a comprehensive literature review was conducted on existing studies related to the biomimicry concept. The content analysis method was used to analyse the collected data. The findings suggested that the biomimicry concept can contribute to sustainable parameters such as material efficiency, energy efficiency and zero-waste concept. Accordingly, this study reveals the potential to improve the sustainability of the construction industry by comprehending the application of the biomimicry concept in detail. In this regard, the study discovers the enablers, barriers and strategies for biomimicry application in the construction industry. Accordingly, this study contributes to the theory and bridges the knowledge gap in utilising biomimicry applications to enhance the sustainability of the construction industry. It demonstrates how various biomimicry inspirations can positively impact sustainable parameters such as material efficiency, energy efficiency, and zero waste, thereby revealing the concept's applicability in developing a sustainable built environment. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.subject Barriers en_US
dc.subject Biomimicry en_US
dc.subject Construction Industry en_US
dc.subject Enablers en_US
dc.subject Strategies en_US
dc.title Application of biomimicry concept to improve the sustainability of the construction industry: a literature review en_US
dc.type Conference-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Architecture en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.identifier.year 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.conference World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.place Colombo en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 185-199 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding 12th World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.email fhyohandilushasilva@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email kanchana@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.email atapattu.atapattu@adelaide.edu.au en_US
dc.identifier.email qsthamasha@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email chamitha.wijewickrama@adelaide.edu.au en_US
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.15 en_US


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