Sustainable materiality in biomimetic design: cobogó project using composite formed by coconut endocarp as filler in Polymer matrix

This exploratory study addresses the potential of the composite formed by polymeric resin with coconut endocarp filler in the context of biomimetic design and sustainable materiality in design. The research proposes the application of the composite in a cobogó project with biomimetic inspiration, based on the observation of the maturation and opening process of the fruit of the pear tree (Aspidosperma populifolium), popularly known as "pear chicken". The aesthetics and functioning of the cobogó considering adequate ventilation and lighting, based on the premises extracted from the fruit. Material Driven Design MDD was used as a methodology in the project seeking to integrate aspects of sustainability, functionality and circular economy to promote eco-efficient design focused on the use of natural resources. The investigation highlights the importance of composite materials, especially those that use agro-industrial waste, in the search for solutions that have less impact on the environment and that can be applied in the fields of design, architecture and civil construction. The use of coconut waste as a raw material contributes both to mitigating the effects of the Anthropocene and to opening new possibilities for a society seeking to consume products with a lower environmental impact. The study demonstrates how the combination of design, biomimetics and exploratory studies on materiality can generate ecologically responsible and functional solutions.