The significance of inspiration from nature for technical textiles and for fibrous composite
materials is demonstrated by examples of already existing technical solutions that either …

The environmental impact of buildings has to be assessed not only in reference to the
energy consumed by their use but also with reference to the energy inside materials with …

Knowing the properties of vernacular materials is crucial to heritage conservation and to
develop innovative solutions. Reed, considered to be a carbon-neutral and a carbon dioxide …

Determining the roughness of riparian vegetation is often a challenge in river hydraulic
modeling. A large number of quantitative methods have been developed, but none of them …

The stems of large trees serve in transport, storage, and support; however, the degree to
which these roles are reflected in their morphology is not always apparent. The large, water …

The slender upright culms of the giant reed (Arundo donax L.) are often exposed to dynamic
wind loads causing significant swaying. The giant reed has slightly tapered hollow stems (4 …

Tree-root systems can prevent shallow landslides. In layers permeated by roots, the soil
shows greater stability as roots are able to absorb forces. When protective forests die off …

Root climbers such as English ivy (Hedera helix) rely on specialized adventitious roots for
attachment, enabling the plants to climb on a wide range of natural and artificial substrates …

This paper is concerned with the biomechanical properties of the emergent aquatic
macrophyte, Sparganium erectum. We present observations of adjustments in the physical …

Kurzfassung Der Grundgedanke der Baubotanik ist, Bauwerke durch das Zusammenwirken
technischen Fügens und pflanzlichen Wachsens entstehen zu lassen, indem Pflanzen als …