Learning Objectives:
- Defining the meme
- Case studies
- The seeds of biomimicry
- The biomimicry network
- How to become a biomimic through the professional pathway
- The biomimicry "methodology"
- Bringing biology into the creating, scoping, and evaluating stages
- The fundamentals of Life's Principles
Location:
Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX
Registration deadline:
November 5, 2011, Limited to 20 seats so register soon!
Cost:
$150 for Bioneers registrants, $200 for all others
Learn more about this Backyard Biomimicry workshop by visiting Beaming Bioneers Houston
Meet the Instructor:
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Kathy Zarsky
Systems Director, HOLOS
Biomimicry Specialist Candidate
Founder of BiomimicryTX |
Kathy is the Director of HOLOS, a sustainability consultancy whose core tenet is systems thinking and collective intelligence. Her experience in the commercial building sector covers multiple LEED ratings, project scales and advisory roles- which has led her to develop a suite of comprehensive planning & management tools for her projects. Kathy is managing projects that have adopted the SITES Initiative for ecosystem services and is a Living Building Challenge Ambassador. She is trained in biomimicry and is a 2011 Biomimicry Specialist Certificate Candidate. Austin was selected as one of four cities from around the world to receive the Biomimicry Group’s inaugural Backyard Workshop earlier this year due to Kathy’s training and involvement. She also volunteers much of her time, and is the current Chair of the USGBC National Chapter Steering Committee and Founder of BiomimicryTX. Her biggest reward is marveling at the wonder of nature with her two boys. |
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