Biodesign inspired by the leaf and flower of dandelion (leontodon taraxacum l.)

Abstract

Bionics is a scientific field that studies the laws of origin and structure of "living" nature in combination with knowledge of biology and technology. By applying bionics, sustainable solutions and answers to the great challenges of the contemporary age are reached faster. Today, as always throughout history, nature is an inexhaustible source of inspiration. With the progress of civilization and the development of modern technologies, the importance of bionics is growing rapidly and becomes necessary in the humanization of today's way of life. This work is inspired by the leaf and flower of the dandelion (Leontodon taraxacum L.), a fascinating plant of exceptional vitality and cosmopolitan distribution. The paper focuses on the analysis of the natural shape of dandelions, using a bionic pattern and parametric modeling. It has been shown that Blender software is suitable for parametric modeling, generating of bionic parameter and sustainable solutions. Beside this SketchUp and Lumion software were used. According to this, decorative garden element inspired by leaves, leaves venation and main nerve of dandelion is shining art installation made of wrought iron, bronze color. Since morphology of dandelion flower is heading shape and seeds are with pappus, construction of geodesic dome is suggested. The focus is in fibres of pappus designed as illuminated elements which collect energy during sunny days and release the light during night period.