Biomimicry is a new way of thinking about design. The evolution process has enabled nature to adapt to the changing environment - a new concept for us, centuries old for mother nature. Can we somehow use nature’s knowhow to our advantage? Some believe we can and they have gone as far as to start a biomimicry institute. One of the founding members (Jenine Benyus) produced a short film which will give you a taste of what biomimicry is all about. It is well worth watching as it has some excellent, if at times a bit unbelievable, takes on 21st century solutions. To get you started, take a look at the 15 coolest cases of biomimicry. A different take, yet equally interesting, is the engineering connections programme that is not always based in nature but uses lessons learnt from all walks of life.