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develop a technology that replicates the benefits of this material, why silk is so superior to other materials (other thanits scale) is its high strength, high ductility, high toughness, low density, it is thermally stable at low and hightemperatures (suitable for bioengineering, it is recyclable and finally insoluble in water and most solvents.(Www.mircolabnz.com)Who:Habitat 20:20: Future Smart ʻLivingʼ ArchitectureOne of the most effective ways to cut down the ecological footprint of buildings is to follow the lead of nature throughBiomimicry. Habitat 2020 is a future forward example of Biomimetic architecture that fuses high-tech ideas with basiccellular functions to create ʻlivingʼ structures that operate like natural organisms. This nature-inspired approach to cityliving looks at the urban landscape as a dynamic and ever-evolving ecosystem. Within this cityscape, buildings open,close, breath and adapt according to their environment.