Ecomimicry
Regenerative Design Primer, published by UK Architects Declare in March 2024, defines states: ‘Ecomimicry (also referred to as ecosystems thinking, industrial ecology or industrial symbiosis) takes inspiration from the way that ecosystems work in interconnected webs of species, in which the under-utilised resources from one part of the system becomes the input for another part. To date, the idea has mainly been applied to industrial systems (Kalundborg in Denmark is one of the most commonly referenced examples) and has been very successful in increasing resource efficiency and transforming waste into value. Hammarby Sjostad in Sweden is one of the few urban examples. Applying ecomimicry to cities may well be the biggest and most under-explored opportunity in the circular economy.’
See also: Industrial symbiosis
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings
Featured articles
Check out some of the best features and news from Designing Buildings as well as key stories from around the web.
CLC publishes Mental Health Joint Code of Practice.
A quick introduction to its uses and risks.
Construction Management, 17 June
Government rolls out digital planning tool to all local authorities.
Your views needed - a strategy for the professions, trades and occupations.
Confronting competency, codes, capacity and costs.
The hidden risk in modern construction supply chains.
Construction Management, 10 June
24 months to 14: CITB launches accelerated apprenticeships.
Bridging the gap between clients and contractors
Concerns remain around contractor quality, capability, and delivery.
Construction Management, 10 June.
Heat pumps beat boilers in new home tests.
Building Safety Act implementation in Wales
CIAT to host industry panel on 26 June.
New and updated CLC building safety guidance.