Biomimetic Structural Form

An Environmentally Effective Paradigm for Tall Buildings
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-22679-2
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Buch, Englisch, 393 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

The book examines the sustainability of tall buildings by addressing the critical challenges they pose, and the strategic responses required to achieve environmentally responsible development. It calls for a fundamental rethinking of how tall buildings are conceived, designed, and constructed. Rather than treating sustainability as an afterthought or a collection of incremental enhancements, the book advocates for an integrated, systemic approach—one that redefines the very foundation of tall building design. At the core of this approach is the concept of Biomimetic Structural Form (B-SF), a groundbreaking design paradigm that applies lessons from natural systems to enhance the structural, functional, and environmental performance of tall buildings. B-SF recognizes structural form as the essential component of skyscraper design—supporting loads, housing functions, and shaping identity. Central to this new approach is the concept of learning from nature, positioning biomimicry not just as inspiration, but as a strategic framework for innovation. By offering a clear roadmap for reimagining tall buildings through this lens, the book introduces a bold new paradigm—one that aligns architectural and engineering excellence with environmental responsibility. It envisions a future where tall buildings are not only viable but vital to sustainable urban growth, particularly in rapidly expanding global cities.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Al-Sehail, Osama

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Ökologische Aspekte in der Architektur
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Bauingenieurwesen
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Architektur: Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Research Introduction and Methodology.- Biomimetic Approach in Architecture and Tall-Building Design (Literature Review).- Tall Buildings and Structural Form.- Biomimicry as a Mode of

Design Development.- Natural Structural Form (N-SF): The Main Source of Knowledge in the B-SF.- The Theme of the Biomimetic Structural Form (B-SF).- The B-SF and The Green Threshold (GT):

Defining Environmental Development Objectives.- Effectiveness of the B-SF Paradigm: Reasoning Inference & Previous Experiment.- Effectiveness of the B-SF Paradigm: Prototyping the B-SF

Paradigm.- Discussion and Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Osama Al-Sehail is a Design Director and Researcher specializing in tall building design. He holds a PhD in Architecture and Environmental Design from the University of Calgary. With two decades of experience in the design and development of high-rise buildings, he has contributed to numerous international projects, including landmark towers ranked among the tallest in the world.