Rise of Biodesign: Contemporary Research - Methodologies for Nature-inspired Design in China

Mary Polites has taught studios, lectures and seminars related to biomimicry and environmental design at the Tongji Shanghai Design and Innovation College (D&I). Her background is in architecture with professional experience in architecture, urban design and landscapes. She completed her master of architecture at the Architectural Association in London in Emergent Technologies and Design program (EMTECH). She has taught at Washington State University and currently is a tutor for units at the Architectural Association Visiting School in Shanghai. At the D&I she directs the BiDL (Biomimetic Design Lab) in leading research focused of biomimetic design in the context of Shanghai.