書籍情報

『Channeling the Forces of Nature-Saving the world as we know it-』
石田秀輝　他編

定価（本体3,000円＋税）　2010年9月30日発行
A５判変型
158頁
ISBN978-4-86163-149-8　C3044
英文
(2010年9月刊行)

Chapter 1 The Birth of Nature Technology
1.Living In Earthen Buildings — Electricity-free Air-conditioning
2.Learning From a Snail—The Natural Non-stick Surface.
3.On the Front Line of Nature Technology

Chapter 2 The Need for Technology that Takes Nature into Account
1.Creating a New Manufacturing Culture
2.Creating a Civilization of Life by Starting the Selection Ourselves
3.The Two Doors to Technology
The Fruits of Nature Technology—Do Zebra Stripes create Wind?

Chapter 3 Transitioning from a Resource Civilization to a Civilization of Life
1.Who Is Affected by Global Environmental Issues?
2.Transitioning from a Resource Civilization to a Civilization of Life

Chapter 4 Environmental Issues Born of Increasing Human Activity
1.The Earth Today
2.Global Warming Is an Indicator of the Collapse of Civilization
The Fruits of Nature Technology—Little Ninjas on Water

Chapter 5 Modern Technology Supported by Finite Resources and Energy
1.Our Continuing Dependence on Fossil Fuels
2.Metal Resources Are Finite, Too.
3.2030 Is the Turning Point
The Fruits of Nature Technology—Leaf Buds and Insect Wings

Chapter 6 Iki Technology: One Step Ahead of its Time
1.What Is Technology For?
2.Modern Technology Enslaved Nature
3.Harmony with Nature
4.Nature Technology: Iki Technology from Japan that Encourages Spiritual Wants
The Fruits of Natural Technologies—Savior for the 21st Century?! Termites Love Wood

Chapter 7 The Need for a System to Create Nature Technology
1.Four Elements of Nature Technology
2.A System to Create Nature Technology
The Fruits of Nature Technology: Butterflies Dressed in LED, Papilio nireus.

Chapter 8 The Bird’s-Eye View By 2030
1.Searching For a Bird’s-Eye View
2.Required Perception of the World

Chapter 9 The Seeds of Nature Technology
1.Light, Strong and Flexible Nature
2.Nature Puts Things Together and Takes Them Apart at its Discretion
3.Nature’s Ability to Create Colors with Light
4.Nature Guides Water
5.The Wonder of Natural Threads
6.Nature Cures Disease and Heals
7.Natural Life in Extreme Conditions

多くの努力にも関わらず、地球環境の劣化は加速を続けています。もう一度、正面から地球環境問題に向き合って見ましょう。自然は私たちが目指している完璧な循環を最少のエネルギーで動かす社会をすでに創り上げています。私たちは、そこからテクノロジーだけではなく、社会システムや暮らし方までの多くを学ぶことが出来るのです。自然は私たちが学ぶべき宝の山かもしれません。この自然のすごさを賢く活かし、新しいものつくりや暮らし方を生み出すテクノロジー、それがネイチャー・テクノロジーです。