11K views · 155 reactions | By analyzing the architectural “design” of walls from two termite nests, scientists have shown how termites construct their closed-off nest walls with a network of holes to optimize ventilation, thermal regulation and water drainage and to reduce risk of collapse. These results may offer important insights for constructing effective human structures. Read the research in our open-access journal Science Advances: https://fcld.ly/833ielv | Science | Facebook