TY  - BOOK
AU  - Pancholi, Twinkle D.
AU  - Singh, Gurjit (Guide)
TI  - Biomimetic approach to architecture : learning from the termites  (Also available on CD) 
U1  - A TH-0952 
PY  - 2008///
N1  - CONTENTS Introduction to the thesis Introduction Objective Method Criteria for selection of case studies Limitations of Study 1.  Architecture and its relation to Nature a. Architecture and Nature: A Symbiosis b. Biomimicry 2.  Animal Built structures a. An Introduction b. Termite mounds: An Introduction c. Termite mounds: The physical aspects A. Geographical location B. Climate d. Termite mounds: a detailed analysis 1: Orientation 2: Form 3: Circulation 4: Material usage and Thermoregulation 5: Surface Architecture 6. Internal Spaces 7. Ventilation and Gas exchange 3.  Biomimetic concepts from Termite mounds in Architecture a. An Introduction b. Case studies: 1: Orientation: Golconde Ashram, Auroville 2: Form: Burj, Dubai 3: Circulation: Habitat Puert Rico, Puerto Rico 4: Material and thermoregulation: Taos Pueblo, New Mexico 5: Surface Architecture: Golconde Ashram, Auroville 6: Internal Space: Casa Mila, Barcelona 7. Ventilation: Daulatabad Gardens, Yazd 4.  Conclusions List of case study drawings Glossary Bibliography Illustration credits
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