The Da Vinci Index & Biomimicry

“Leonardo forms the image of a plant in shapes that emphasize its pattern of growth, implying that the source of change is within matter and not transcendent of it. Leonardo expresses its [Nature's] cosmic operations through its particulars, deriving his understanding of the larger movements from observation of the smaller....”                                                                                             Mary D. Gerard

The Da Vinci Index is an initiative of the Biomimicry BRIDGE, a consortium of the San Diego Zoo Global, the City of San Diego’s Clean Tech Program, CONNECT, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego State University, University of California San Diego, and University of San Diego. The BRIDGE works together to bring greater awareness to the field of biomimicry as well as serving to assist in making the San Diego region a global hub of biomimicry.

Please click on one of the following links for additional information on:

• The Da Vinci Index Purpose and Methodology
• The Da Vinci Index 2000-2010
• The Da Vinci Index 2011 YTD
• The Da Vinci Index Press Release
 "Economists unveil new biomimicry economic index" By James Palen - The Daily Transcript  Thursday, August 25, 2011
San Diego Zoo Global & PLNU Announce Da Vinci Index Q3 Highlights By Christine Spicer  - Monday, October 24, 2011
Autonomous Quadrotors Flying Formations 

The Economy & Biomimicry:

The E2 is an emerging program which combines environmental and economic interests and views them not as separate but as integrated and mutually supporting interests. It works to embody solutions inspired by nature to address business problems and provides a bridge between the environment and the economy by raising efficiency and lowering costs. The purpose of this model is to develop the capacity to simultaneously create financial, social, and ecological value. To read more about this new model click here. 

For information on the E2 Logo and what it represents click here.

Economic Impact of Biomimicry

Dr. Lynn Reaser presented the findings of her study, The Economic Impact of Biomimicry: A regional, national and international perspective on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the San Diego Zoo.  You can view the Executive Summary and download a copy of the report at www.pointloma.edu/economicreports