TheSquare Ep #109 · Biomimicry In Built Environments

What happens when a desert‑born dreamer discovers the secrets of living buildings? Join host Bryan Greene on The Square as he sits down with Dr. Eiman Graiz, Echo’s resident sustainability wizard. From her childhood in Jordan to a doctorate in digital fabrication, Eiman’s story is packed with resilience, radical curiosity, and a vision for architecture that breathes. Hear how termite mounds inspire cooler schools, why glazing isn’t the only answer, and how you can weave nature’s playbook into your next project.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:30 Growing Up in Jordan
01:12 Journey into Architecture
02:34 Educational Pursuits
05:55 Cultural Transition to the US
08:06 Research and Teaching at KU
16:58 Publications and Research Impact
23:44 Biomimicry in Architecture
25:22 Exploring Animal Texture and Function
25:47 Reflecting on Jordan and Post-COVID Changes
27:00 Future Innovations in Facade Systems
27:49 Challenges and Alternatives to Glazing
31:00 Sustainable Design and Performance Analysis
32:22 Pride in Impactful Architectural Work
34:17 Collaboration and the Role of a Sustainability Analyst
37:43 Integrating Sustainability in Design
45:44 Misconceptions and Passion for Nature
49:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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