Constructal Theory
The constructal law puts forth the idea that the generation of design (configuration, pattern, geometry) in nature is a physics phenomenon that unites all animate and inanimate systems, and that this phenomenon is covered by the Constructal Law. The constructal law was stated by Adrian Bejan in 1996 as follows: "For a finite-size system to persist in time (to live), it must evolve in such a way that it provides easier access to the imposed currents that flow through it."
Read more about Constructal Theory: Constructal Law, Constructal Thermodynamics, Criticisms of Constructal Theory, Responses To Criticisms of The Constructal Law
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