This paper investigates the integration of thermo-responsive materials into bio-inspired structures, combining biomimicry and adaptive technologies in architecture. A problem-based biomimetic approach and a morphological analogy with the plate-type snowflake—known for its lightness, transparency, and crystalline organisation—were adopted to develop the geometry of an architectural pavilion. This research highlights glass as a main constructive material, analysing the potential of thermochromic film and the hydrogel technique, both inserted in the context of thermo-responsiveness. In this regard, the focus is on adaptations to temperature changes, exploring how these materials can alter their properties in response to solar incidence, offering solutions for energy efficiency, thermal regulation, and environmental adaptation. The pavilion demonstrates that this integration is feasible, and this is supported by an interdisciplinary approach that combines materials science, bio-inspired design, and practical experimentation. It also highlights biomimicry’s fundamental role as a tool for guiding the development of innovative architectural geometries, while thermo-responsive materials expand the possibilities for creating structures that are adaptable to temperature variations and solar exposure. The conclusion points to the applicability and relevance of this combination, highlighting the transformative potential of thermo-responsive materials in architectural projects, especially in the development of lightweight, transparent, and environmentally responsive structures.

The influence of sound on the behaviour of organisms and ecosystems presents underexplored opportunities for bioinspired architecture. This paper introduces three design principles that translate bioacoustic processes into spatial strategies: Sonic Biophilia, which enhances interactions among species, soundscape, and the built environment; Translocated Sound Memory, which brings soundscapes from distinct geographical origins to foster affective connections between places; and Multisensory Sonic Inclusion, which converts sound into visual or tactile stimuli, thereby broadening accessibility for neurodiverse and sensory-diverse populations. Each principle is structured through a discussion of natural systems relevant to the proposed strategy and its architectural correspondences, grounded in an interdisciplinary systematic literature review and supported by selected case studies. The resulting framework expands the scope of bio-architecture from morpho-functional analogies to sensorial and ecological dimensions, offering a basis for built environments that support biodiversity, collective memory, and perceptual equity. This work is intended as a reference for researchers and practitioners seeking to integrate sound, nature, and synaesthesia into architectural practice. Furthermore, it provides both conceptual and operational foundations while outlining future pathways for articulating these principles with the development of tested design guidelines.

This research proposes an experimental design approach to design an ephemeral pavilion located at the Serpentine Gallery in London. The Serpentine Pavilions Programme functions as an experimentation laboratory and, at the same time, public and event spaces, enabling architects to expose their projects and work methodologies. Thus, the methods of Biomimicry and Parametric Design were combined to develop the pavilion. While the first one was used to create an ephemeral pavilion based on the Sartorius muscle, the second was responsible for generating the parametric model from a fast and intuitive manipulation code capable of exploring shape variations. This work explores the solution-based method approached by Badarnah (2012) based on a predefined problem (the pavilion project) and only after that seek some natural inspiration. Firstly, it was investigated the anatomy of the Sartorius muscle. Subsequently, with the domain of the solution, the parametric insertion of the shape was computationally performed. The anatomical study of the sartorius muscle revealed functions such as flexion, abduction, lateral rotation of the thigh, and medial rotation of the knee. Thus, the architectural choices reflect both its narrow and elongated morphology of the muscle and flexibility and rotation aspects. The pavilion also considered the previous Serpentine Pavilions regarding attributes such as area, height, and materials, which with other parameters may be changed using the code implemented in Grasshopper.

A inserção de novas tecnologias em várias áreas de atuação tem sido cada vez mais frequente e acelerada. Com o intuito de acompanhar essa crescente incorporação na rotina profissional do arquiteto, vê-se a necessidade da inclusão, também, no processo didático ao longo da formação profissional. O desenho é um meio de comunicação e pode ser feito de forma tradicional ou digital. Para isso, quanto maior o conhecimento e aplicação das propriedades e maneiras de representar formas geométricas, maior é a liberdade criativa do indivíduo. Este trabalho propõe a introdução do conceito de um sistema generativo de projeto (Gramática da Forma), aliado a modelagem paramétrica e a prototipagem rápida para dar suporte ao ensino de temas de geometria gráfica. A inserção da parametrização foi feita em um experimento, utilizando o software Rhinoceros e o plug-in Grasshopper, que vinculou o conteúdo de polígonos à concepção de cobogós por meio de uma gramática da forma paramétrica. O experimento mostrou que a modelagem paramétrica, ainda que se utilize das tecnologias computacionais, requer conhecimentos de geometria gráfica para explorar as potencialidades de maneira consciente e eficiente.