Lab+6

Look over examples of her biomimetic principles applied to products in the slideshow located at [] and write a short, one paragraph synopsis for each of your three favourite product designs. Describe why you like the design in your responses.
 * CCT333 Tutorial 6 Wiki Question: **

Japan's 500 Series Shinkansen bullet train design was based after owls (businessweek.com). They used the design of owl feathers to reduce the amount of noise from the train’s pantograph (businessweek.com). The train’s nose takes after a kingfisher’s beak (businessweek.com). This design makes the train more aerodynamic and reduces the sonic boom. (businessweek.com). I like this design because the train looks attractive. As well the two design features reduce noise pollution and would make its surroundings in cities more peaceful.
 * High-Speed Train**

A range of wood products were developed by Columbia Forest Products, which are constructed with an “ultrastrong” glue that contains no toxics (businessweek.com). They developed this glue with the help of mussels (businessweek.com). Mussels secrete a substance to hang onto underwater surfaces (businessweek.com). They used this idea to produce a glue which holds together “panels used in high-end cabinets” and floor surfaces (businessweek.com). I like this design because I am an environmentalist. Many everyday products we use are produced from wood. Therefore these products get a lot of use. They need to be durable to last along time. When they do eventually need to be disposed of they will not contaminate the environment when disposed of. For example if they products get disposed of in a landfill, toxins will not seep into the ground water from the glue.
 * Toxin-Free Glue**

A self-cleaning paint was designed by German Company Sto. (businessweek.com). The design was based from the structure of lotus leaves which repel water (businessweek.com). This means that rain will wash away dirt. This paint does not contain toxic detergents (businessweek.com). I like this paint because it is environmentally friendly. The paint itself is does not contain toxic detergents. It is also a very useful paint for the outside of a house. The painted house will hold a freshly painted look for a longer period of time because it will not get dirty. This saves time, energy and money in having to repaint your house. As well less paint will be used in the long run.
 * Self-Cleaning Paint**

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