Introduction

Abstract

“What is the Architect doing in the Jungle?” is a book that contributes to the current discussion of arts-based research. Taking the example of the interdisciplinary research project BIORNAMETICS — Architecture Defined By Natural Patterns the publication explores different approaches to a new design methodology to interconnect scientific evidence with creative design in the field of architecture. The statements of the experts from disciplines such as mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, biomimetics, engineering and architecture form an essential part of the published work. The inter — disciplinary debate explores the methodological aspects of the project such as the need for paradigms and for a common language as well as the application-oriented perspectives in architecture and what it can do in the context of “Biornametics”.