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Biomimicry helps nature-lovers and fragile wildlife co-exist at the Votu Hotel in Brazil | Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building Architecture Inspired By Nature, Biomimicry Architecture, Future Architecture, Thermal Mass, Genius Loci, Mangrove Forest, Thermal Comfort, Soil Layers, Roof Structure

The bungalow shell itself was inspired by another biological champion, the saguaro cactus, which relies on long spines and accordion-like folds to mitigate extremes of heat and exposure. The deep folds offer partial shade, cooling air on the shaded side and creating a gradient that facilitates circulation and minimizes heat absorption. The Votu bungalows mimic

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Figure 2. Smooth surface vs. prickly surface and cactus plant. source (Greenfield, project; East Gate Biomimicry-presentation). : Passive Cooling Techniques in Historical Building Versus Contemporary Bio Mimic Concepts: An Overview : Science and Education Publishing Passive Cooling Techniques, Passive Cooling, Cactus Plant, Heat Pump, Historic Buildings, Cactus Plants, Gate, Cactus, Presentation

Figure 2. Smooth surface vs. prickly surface and cactus plant. source (Greenfield, project; East Gate Biomimicry-presentation). : Passive Cooling Techniques in Historical Building Versus Contemporary Bio Mimic Concepts: An Overview : Science and Education Publishing

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