Método biomimético sistêmico: proposta integrativa do método de pensamento biomimético e do método de pensamento sistêmico

Abstract

While the availability of natural resources is constrained by population growth and inadequate production processes, organizations still look for references to grow in a sustainable way. Therefore, it is necessary to reshape industries, rethink leaderships and become aware of the impact of every action to the planet. Given the dependence that businesses have of nature, the search for sustainable solutions is, besides a good practice, a necessary condition for maintaining competitiveness. The Biomimicry Thinking Method ensures that the final design solution is likely to truly emulate nature, however, the current format of the Biomimicry Thinking Method is not always inviting to those who do not see nature as a guiding principle to find sustainable solutions or also for those who do not feel comfortable with innovative technology models. Meanwhile, the Systems Thinking Method gives a holistically view and integrate both the context and the impact of a solution and, opportunistically, the breaking of limiting mental models, however it is not for the design of products, systems and processes. Therefore this research aiming at sustainable development through sustainable solutions, aimed to integrate the Biomimicry Thinking Method with the Systems Thinking Method, giving rise to the Systemic Biomimetic Method. To support this study, the research method used was the Design Science Research (DSR). The results of this research indicate good acceptance of the method between experts from both areas and, in addition, it can be concluded that the developed method is suitable for find sustainable systemic solutions and to contribute to sustainable development, and sets up an important step in advancing of innovation and sustainability in a conscious way through the positive impacts for companies and nature.