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Table 1: Summary of results
Natural concept anatomy

Lesson learned

Strategy

Iridophores Cells

Redirecting the solar photons deep
down the mantle tissue in order to
provide uniform lighting for the algae.

Light Shelf

This pigments act as sunscreen and
UV shields. They are used to block the
excessive amount of UV radiation and
eliminate the light that can decrease
the photosynthesize process.

Double Glazing

This type of pigment performs
photosynthesize, by absorbing the solar
energy and converting this solar energy
in to chemical energy to feed the clam

Photovoltaic Cells

Non-Photosynthetic Pigments

Photosynthetic Pigments

Distribute maximum amount of light in
a uniform way inside the space

Used to reduce the transfer of heat in to
the building

Photo voltaic cells are used to absorb
sunlight and convert in to electricity

The below diagram shows the lessons derived from the natural concept and the strategies implemented from these lessons (Fig.8).

Figure 9: Natural concept and strategies diagram (Braley 2008)

Conclusions
As a result the thermal performance of the café was improved leading to occupants thermal comfort . These results were derived from the strategies. These strategies were implemented from the
Tridacna Gigas functions and characteristics. From the Tridacna Gigas anatomy, we focused on
the mantle tissue, and from the mantle tissue we derived three main lessons. The first lesson was
the iridophores, the second was the non -photosynthesis pigments, and the third lesson were the
photosynthesis pigments. The lessons learned were imitated and implemented in al Manahil Cafe

Thermal comfort through biomimicry in the case of Emirates Towers Metro Station in Dubai

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