1 -- Introduction to biotechnologies and biomimetics for civil engineering 2 -- Basics of construction microbial biotechnology  3 -- General aspects of biomimetic materials 4 -- Bioinspired design for climate change 5 -- Bioinspired building facades 6 -- A green building envelope: a crucial contribution to biophilic cities 7 -- Architectural bio-photo reactors: harvesting micro-algae on the surface of architecture 8 -- Reducing indoor air pollutants through biotechnology 9 -- Bio-inspired self-cleaning materials 10 -- Bio-Inspired strategy for developing innovative bridges 11 -- Bioinspired sensors for structural health monitoring 12 -- Bioinspired flexible construction materials 13 -- Bioinspired concrete 14 -- Production of bacteria for structural concrete 15 -- Bacteria for concrete surface treatment  16 -- Bacteria for surface treatment of normal and lightweight concrete: A case study 17 -- Biotechnological aspects of soil decontamination 18 -- Microbial fuel cells for water treatment.