Did you go outside this weekend and observe nature's forms? Join us for our June iSite challenge!
I (Amy) took a walk this morning through the The Morton Arboretum and loved seeing all of the gorgeous Bur Oaks. These native trees are naturally fire resistant because of their thick, corky bark with deep ridges that passively channel hot air up and away from the surface of the tree. This adaptation helped the tree to survive in the fire-adapted oak savannahs native to our area. Imagine if our buildings could learn from this adaptation to channel hot air up and away, passively cooling the structure?
Visit http://www.biomimicrychicago.net/events/ to learn how YOU can participate in this challenge! And find time to go outside today!
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