Ideas worth spreading

Biomimicry's surprising lessons from nature's engineers

2,547,810 views |

Janine Benyus |

TED2005

• February 2005

In this inspiring talk about recent developments in biomimicry, Janine Benyus provides heartening examples of ways in which nature is already influencing the products and systems we build.

In this inspiring talk about recent developments in biomimicry, Janine Benyus provides heartening examples of ways in which nature is already influencing the products and systems we build.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

About the speaker

Janine Benyus

Science writer, innovation consultant, conservationist

See speaker profile

A self-proclaimed nature nerd, Janine Benyus' concept of biomimicry has galvanized scientists, architects, designers and engineers into exploring new ways in which nature's successes can inspire humanity.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.