Biomimicry as a Catalyst for Innovation and Sustainable Development in Lagelu Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Abstract

This study examined biomimicry as a catalyst for innovation and sustainable development in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. The objectives focused on assessing awareness, application, perceived contributions, barriers, and strategies for enhancing biomimicry adoption among construction professionals. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (one-sample t-test, correlation, and regression) were employed for data analysis. The results revealed that awareness and application of biomimicry are significantly low (p < 0.05), while perceived benefits, barriers, and integration strategies are significantly high (p < 0.05). Furthermore, awareness significantly correlates with application (r = 0.62), and application significantly predicts sustainable development outcomes (β = 0.73; R² = 0.53). The study concludes that biomimicry has strong sustainability potential but remains underutilized. It recommends capacity building, policy support, and increased research to enhance adoption in the construction industry.