One of the most significant ways in which nature has inspired architecture is through open glass expanses – glass walls that seamlessly integrate the interior with the exterior, creating a sense of oneness. Not only does this make the interior an extension of nature, but it also floods it with natural light, reducing the amount of energy the project will consume down the line.

A good example of this comes in architect Michael Kendrick’s ‘Looking Glass Lodge’, a retreat in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Hastings. Here, the smooth design and glass facades create a nature-based spatial experience, making the building feel completely unified with its surroundings from both the outside and inside.