BioChem Week5 : Biomimicry = modern Feng Shui?

 

 

Biomimicry architectural design is a forward-thinking concept that has been implemented worldwide and is emerging in the US.  The Bullitt Center in Seattle is a recent example that is very conscious of the carbon dioxide footprint, general waste, and electrical usage yet it’s a green building with a posh look.

     From the rudimentary concept of biomimicry, ancient tribes would select favorable locations along the riverbank that they can rely upon the nutrients and water from the source instead of at risk of being flooded out.  To the sophisticated Feng Shui geomancy principle of Yin and Yang, The Tai Chi, the Five elements, the Eight Trigrams, and further expansions into the 64 Trigrams.  These complex systems bring forth harmony of natural elements in relation to the land. Based on that concept within classical Feng Shui, it further propelled into the astral realm that a person’s lunar birthday has certain energetic imprints in one’s abode and how specific placement can influence positivity.  Also, how planetary astrological may influenced one’s dwelling based on their yearly celestial positions.

     In Asia, biomimicry and Feng Shui may fused beautifully not only the building is certified per international green construction code, it is build based on Feng Shui principle that may yield desirable results that resonant with the nature. 

     It excites me that we are seeing biomimicry architectural design been introduced in the States.  I hope the governing architectural board may consider standardizing biomimicry protocols which is innate with the ancient art of Feng Shui.  It is a win-win situation.