Two years ago, we planted a seed. Not in soil, but in classrooms and forests across Carinthia. That seed was called B.A.U.M., and while the name has shifted over time – today it stands for Bildung, Abenteuer, Umraumgestaltung, Miteinander – the idea remains rooted in the same vision: to learn with and from the forest....
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Dear BlogIONIK readers, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: after months of research, teaching trials, and numerous brainstorming sessions, my new hands-on manual Hands-On Biomimetics in Education: Sustainable Energy Systems is now published! This practical guide brings nature’s ingenious energy solutions right into your classroom, empowering educators and students alike to explore green photovoltaics,...
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Hey there! It’s that time of year again (and no, I’m not talking about the pre-Christmas spirit). My garden is already tucked in for the winter, covered in its first layer of snow. Looking at it, I felt inspired to share some thoughts on a fascinating field of biomimetics. Recently, while presenting a keynote on...
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Dear Readers, As a new school year begins, I would like to discuss the inclusion of biomimetics in the Austrian educational system. I am thrilled to see the results of the efforts made by Bionikum: Alpen-Adria in integrating biomimetics into the school curriculum! In Austria, children aged 10 to 14 are part of Lower Secondary...
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As promised, I’d like to share more details about the B.A.U.M. project in this post. The B.A.U.M. project, named after the German word for „tree“ (Baum), is a school initiative focused on valuing trees with unique growth forms that are often overlooked in forestry and seen as burdensome. To address this, a consortium has been...
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Dear readers, it has been a while since we last posted on our blog. The reason is simple – the authors have been pursuing careers not necessarily related to biomimetics, and along with regular family life, the motivation to constantly provide content dwindled over time. However, the desire to continue writing persisted, waiting for the right...
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Dear readers, First of all, we wish you a happy new year, full of nice moments and health! It has been a while since we shared something with you on the blog, so it is about time to give you some news. In Villach (Austria), where all four of us bloggers did out Master’s degree,...
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Hello there, it was a rough month this April 2018. 1. Despite all efforts we could not prevent our Biomimetics course from death… It is cancelled! No more biomimetics at the Carinthian University of Applied Sciences. I am sad and angry and I still think it was not fair. In the end it is just...
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Dear readers, After several weeks/months without a new article I should give you a small update. We are working on it! We are developing concepts and will start soon to share them with you. We will need your feedback. A new platform for graduated Biomimicry- and Biomimetics- adopters is in development. A new regional organisation...
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