Adaptive Ecosystems
This website shares nature-inspired solutions and their applications in business, design, and daily life.
Blending art and science we research living systems, develop novel solutions, and dream up possible futures.
Projects
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![Diatom Lanterns concept, seen from above.]()
Diatom Lanterns
Adaptive strategies learned from diatoms and the expression of these lessons in light-emitting sculpture.
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![A black and white image of a snowflake against a geometric background.]()
Imagining the Self
An art show at Felice Cafe and a book about transformation.
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![A bee hive for solitary bees]()
Biomimicry Process Diagram
Intro to biomimicry for beginners and advanced practitioners with tips and suggestions and layers of detail.
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![An illustration of Hydrogen Bonds, an important principle in life-friendly chemistry.]()
Life-Friendly Chemistry
Organic chemistry for beginners (like me!). An infographic that shares the way nature’s chemistry works.
Newsletter
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About Kira
Kira is an artist and researcher that finds inspiration in nature. With experience in landscape design, public art, technical drawing, and manufacturing she creates interactive prototypes that showcase the diversity and adaptability of the living world.
Partners
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![An SEM image of two diatoms]()
Lichen Labs
Materials science, biology insights, an electron microscope, and decades of experience.
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![A photo of a night scene with blue, pink and red lighting reflecting on the snow.]()
Lightcraft Design
Dylan Toymaker’s custom lanterns bring colour and light to festivals that attract thousands of people.
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![An image of Dot Box, an interactive inter-media art feature.]()
Moment Discovery Corporation
The theory and practice of emerging technologies. Big sparkly toys.
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![An image of a paper dish in the shape of a sea shell in front of a background of shredded landscaping mulch.]()
NatuR&D
A group of creatives who work towards circular economies and the development of responsible design.
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![A photo of a table with a collection of geometric paper sculptures and books about biomimicry.]()
Biomimicry Alberta
Alberta’s local network of biomimicry professionals.
A Book about Transformation
Imagining the Self is a workbook that invites the reader to explore the concept of transformation through biology, art, and story. Learn about natures strategies of tranformation and apply them to your life. (Read More)
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