Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Pacheco Torgal, Fernando (Editor), Labrincha, J. A. (Editor), Diamanti, M. V. (Editor), Yu, C.-P (Editor), Lee, H. K. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Energy efficiency.; Building materials.; Environmental engineering.; Biotechnology.; Building Materials.; Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings).; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.

Putting forward an innovative approach to solving current technological problems faced by human society, this book encompasses a holistic way of perceiving the potential of natural systems. Nature has developed several materials and processes which both maintain an optimal performance and are also t...