Reef Suggests Forms for Green Architecture
- Gregory Stock, AIA

- Dec 13, 2013
- 1 min read

While observing the shapes of coral which grow on a reef, it occurred to me that these structures fan out to maximize exposure, to currents, and sometimes light. Architecture trying to maximize daylight, and wind energy could take a few lessons from the natural growth of the coral colonies.

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