Özçınar, Z.2022-10-212022-10-212013Yurtkuran, S. vd. (2013). "Learning from nature: Biomimetic design in architectural education". Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2nd Cyprus International Conference on Educational Research (Cy-Icer 2013), 89, 633-639.1877-0428https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.08.907https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042813030383http://hdl.handle.net/11452/29172Bu çalışma, 14-16 Şubat 2013 tarihleri arasında Ataturk Teacher Training Acad[Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti]’da düzenlenen 2. Cyprus International Conference on Educational Research (CY-ICER)’da bildiri olarak sunulmuştur.Biomimicry is the study of nature to emulate or be inspired by its designs or principles to solve human problems. A noteworthy example includes Velcro derived from bur hooks. This paper describes a Basic Design Studio assignment that is informed by arthropods, a rich source of inspiration. First-year architecture students were expected to offer a solution to a common human problem through the observation of the forms and behavior of arthropods. The final work required the inclusion of a mobile structure in the design. Educational benefits include the introduction of students to alternative design methods and multidimensional thinking.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessEducation & educational researchDesign educationBasic designBiomimetic designCreative thinkingProceedings Paper00034523330010663363989Education & educational research