Geomimicry and Geomimetics

Mimicry (noun) is the act of mimicking something, e.g., a design approach inspired by nature.

Mimetic (adjective) thing imitates the appearance of something, such as applying a system found in nature to solve a problem.

ISO 18458:2015 describes the words “biomimicry” and “biomimetics”

Geomimicry takes inspiration from natural geological and geographical formation (e.g. topography, water flow, thermal & airflow variability) into the design.

Geomimetics imitate geographical/geological processes in the creation of products and services.