Abstract

Humans are intrinsically linked to an extensive natural ecosystem, which is made up of a set of living organisms that interact with each other and with their physical environment, and developing projects in the field of engineering that recognize this connection in a technical way is a key strategy to mitigate or eliminate potential environmental impacts. Considering this concept, biomimicry is a methodology that uses nature as a source of inspiration and knowledge to create innovative, sustainable solutions that also ensure a regenerative and restorative impact on the environment through the responsible and sustainable application of technology. In this context, this work explores how biomimicry, as a discipline, can be effectively utilized within engineering projects, and analyzes the existing strategies and methodological tools that facilitate the effective and goal-oriented application of biomimicry in any field or branch of knowledge, particularly evaluating its potential in engineering solutions. The results identify the main methodologies, tools, and applications of biomimicry, highlighting its potential to improve efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability to different types of engineering projects and identifying how political structures can influence its applications. Integrating biomimicry into a project offers the opportunity to achieve innovative and environmentally friendly design alternatives, as reflected in those provided in the context of application in the marine environment developed in this article, allowing to contribute to certain Sustainable Development Goals.