2.1.2 Datchefski's Principles
The five principles of sustainable design are that a product must be cyclic (create no waste), solar (use clean energy), safe (cause no harm), efficient (use the least amount of energy and materials as possible) and social (support basic human rights) (Datchefski, 1999).
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Design in Context
C2.1 Design for sustainability
By the end of this topic, you should be able to...
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)