Respiratory System and Air Quality Systems: Just as lungs in organisms exchange gases and filter out pollutants, a building’s ventilation system ensures the exchange of indoor and outdoor air, filtering out pollutants and maintaining air quality. Buildings with advanced air filtration and biophilic designs can even enhance this function, much like how some organisms have specialized respiratory adaptations.
Adaptive Camouflage and Responsive Facades: Some organisms change color or texture for camouflage or communication. In buildings, responsive facades can adapt to environmental changes, like altering their color or opacity for energy efficiency or aesthetic purposes, similar to how a chameleon adapts its skin color to its surroundings.
Homeostasis and Building Automation Systems: Homeostasis in biology refers to the self-regulating process by which organisms maintain internal stability. In buildings, automation systems control lighting, temperature, and humidity, constantly adjusting these factors to maintain optimal conditions, akin to an organism maintaining homeostasis.