@inproceedings{4e5b5c3678474affb9cb6956fefad7e8,
title = "Biomimicry and locally responsive construction: Lessons from termite mounds for structural sustainability",
abstract = "Structural sustainability is examined from a new perspective in this research employing biomimicry of termite mounds. The overall goal of the work is to developed structural topologies for use in low-rise buildings that that can significantly reduce energy consumption. These topologies would be organically developed for local conditions and integrate structural and mechanical building systems. In addition, understanding how termites alter the physical and chemical properties of substrates will inform construction that leverages local and/or low-cost materials. In particular, this paper examines two facets of termite mound construction: manipulation of soil by termites to improve material properties, and the development of primary topology (e.g. mound shape) as a function of termite species, environmental conditions, and local soil properties.",
author = "N. Claggett and B. Streeter and A. Surovek and P. Bardunias and Soonkie Nam",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016 Taylor \& Francis Group, London.; 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2016 ; Conference date: 05-09-2016 Through 07-09-2016",
year = "2016",
doi = "10.1201/9781315641645-136",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781138029279",
series = "Insights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2016",
publisher = "CRC Press/Balkema",
pages = "827--832",
editor = "Alphose Zingoni",
booktitle = "Insights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2016",
}