2.1.1 Sustainable Design

Design for sustainability involves the choices and decisions made for developing designs (products) and design methodologies.

Design in Context

C2.1 Design for sustainability

By the end of this topic, you should be able to...

discuss strategies to achieve sustainability and the importance of decision-making when addressing issues related to sustainable design, including waste, pollution and energy consumption.

Guiding Question

How can design for sustainability ensure we meet our current needs without compromising our future existence?

Linking Questions

What are the advantages of using virtual prototyping techniques over physical prototyping techniques when developing sustainable products? (A2.2)
Does material classification suggest the sustainability of a material? (A3.1)
To what extent does a user-centred design (UCD) strategy promote the development of a sustainable product? (B1.1)
How important is material selection when creating products that are designed to be sustainable? (B3.1)
What complications do electronic systems introduce to the sustainability of a product? (B3.4)
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Why are certain production systems considered less sustainable than others? (B4.1)
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To what extent is design for sustainability the responsibility of the designer? (C1.1)
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How does a product developed using a design for sustainability strategy tend to perform under a life-cycle analysis? (C3.2)