The analogy between living organisms and the building system is an interesting exploration of how people design these systems while mirroring biological bodies and systems. Buildings are quite like living entities, the frameworks resemble the human skeletal systems that provide shapes and strength; The integration of different building systems like electricals, pumping, and HVAC systems are quite like the nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems. These analogies indicate the building is not just a metal or concrete piece, it in fact lives and functions as a dynamic and integrated system, just like humans.
Photosynthesis of plants and Solar Energy Systems
Plants use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy by a series of reactions to transfer carbon dioxide to oxygen. Thinking of some of the buildings that have solar panels installed on the roof, These solar panels can harness solar energy and transfer it to electricity for other systems to run. The processes of both systems are sustainable ways to generate power for the system to maintain balance and to be functional.
Immune System and Security Systems
The immune system in organisms can protect entities from viruses, bacteria, and diseases and can heal damages done to the organisms. A Building has its own immune system which can also act as a defense mechanism. There are warning signs outside to regulate external activities; There are motion sensors and security cameras to monitor internal activities; There are sirens and smoke detectors to alarm when a threat is detected; There are also keypads, and passcode systems to prevent the building from unknown, potential threats from outside the building, just resemble the immune system blocking and kicking out the viruses and bacterias.