Architectural Ingenuity Inspired by Nature

Why can't we simply install more air conditioners to combat rising temperatures?

• They require too much maintenance.

• They are too expensive to install.

• They are not eco-friendly and electricity costs are rising.

• They are not effective in cooling large spaces.

How tall can termite mounds get?

• 40 feet

• 30 feet

• 10 feet

• 20 feet

Who is Mick Pierce?

• A biologist who studies termites.

• An architect who designed the Eastgate Center.

• An engineer who builds eco-friendly air conditioners.

• A scientist who studies climate change.

What feature of termite mounds did Mick Pierce incorporate into the Eastgate Center?

• Their natural ventilation system

• Their color

• Their height

• Their material composition

Which creatures inspired Walker and Fisher Lipins' architectural innovations?

• Bees and wasps

• Spiders and scorpions

• Termites and ants

• African Reed frog and Hercules beetle

How does the African Reed frog adapt to hot weather?

• It burrows underground.

• It changes its skin color to white.

• It secretes a cooling liquid.

• It migrates to cooler areas.

What is the purpose of the hydrogel layer inspired by the Hercules beetle?

• To reflect light

• To absorb moisture

• To provide insulation

• To increase structural strength

By how much could a Chicago office building reduce its air conditioning energy use with nature-inspired modifications?

• 50%

• 70%

• 60%

• 66%