9: Designing For Maintenance & The Cleaner Environment

Question 1

Material Selection (6)

Answer 1

1. source
2. quantity
3. quality
4. range
5. recycleability
6. biodegradability

Question 2

Manufacture (5)

Answer 2

1. minimising energy use
2. simplification of processes
3. achieving optimum use of materias & components
4. considerating material form
5. cost & scale of production

Question 3

Distribution (4)

Answer 3

1. efficient use of packaging
2. reduction of transport
3. efficiency
4. alternatives to fossil fuels

Question 4

Use (3)

Answer 4

1. repair vs replacement
2. energy efficiency
3. efficiency ratings

Question 5

Repair & Maintainance (3)

Answer 5

1. standardisation
2. modular construction
3. bought-in parts

Question 6

End of Life (5)

Answer 6

1. design for dissassembly
2. recovered material collection
3. sorting & re-processing methods
4. energy recovery
5. environmental implications of disposal to landfill