Lydia Fraaije – Biomimicry: What can we learn from nature about sustainable materials?

Lydia Fraaije is a biomimicry and biophilic architect who founded FRAAi architecten B.V. in 2006. Her work promotes sustainable, healthy living environments by designing within the limits of ecosystems. Inspired by nature, her designs aim to store CO2, bind nitrogen, purify air, regulate climate, and support biodiversity. Rooted in the Indigenous principle of leaving the world better than we found it, her approach fosters a deep connection with nature. This year, she represents the “Voice of Water” for the Embassy of Water at Dutch Design Week and has received the title of Earth Keeper through a shamanic ceremony.