Bio-Inspired Structures

Bio-Inspired Structures bridges the transformative intersection of biological principles and engineering innovation, offering a comprehensive framework for translating nature's evolutionary wisdom into next-generation infrastructure solutions. Drawing from biological systems ranging from termite mounds to dolphin hydrodynamics, this scholarly work establishes a robust theoretical foundation for bioinspiration, biomimicry, and bionics while delivering practical applications across structural engineering and marine systems.The authors expertly navigate four fundamental principles-efficiency, resilience, adaptability, and self-repair-demonstrating their implementation in advanced materials, dynamic structures, and sustainable energy systems, including adaptive building envelopes and bioinspired coastal protection mechanisms.This essential reference equips graduate students, researchers, and industry professionals with both conceptual understanding and actionable design strategies, ultimately advancing the paradigm shift from resource-intensive engineering toward nature-integrated, regenerative systems that promise more sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions for our increasingly complex world.