8.3 Flashcards
green design
designing to take account of ENV (!!!) impact of the product throughout its life. focused on eliminating any negative impact within design
sustainable design
complying w principles of social, economic, ecological sustainability when designing. focused on the whole system
more details on green design
1 products w reduced impact on env
2 cradle to grave approach
3 small changes – addresses immediate env concerns
more details on sustainable design
1 considers TBL sustainability
2 cradle to cradle approach
3 radical changes are generally necessary. long term goals
define datschefskis 5 principles of sustainable design
the 5 principles are a holistic approach to sustainable design; only selected principles will be applied to some products
list datschefskis 5 principles of sustainable design
1 cyclic (create no waste)
2 solar (use clean E)
3 safe (ensuring its harmless)
4 efficient (running w less – its manufacture + use require 90% less materials, E and water than equivalent product from 1990)
5 social (caring for people)