Week 7

Question 1

What does appropriate technology mean?

Answer 1

the design solution considers the key stakeholders across all life cycle stages for that solution

more specifically the solution is appropriate for the context

Question 2

What are three attributes of appropriate technology? What do these attributes emphasize?

Answer 2

1. Suitable to the social and economic context of the region in which it is applied
2. Environmentally sound, particularly considering local natural resources use, waste, pollution
3. Locally accepted and they adapt to the technology! Involved in its adoption, implementation, organization.

Attributes emphasize that the technology must suit the context in which is is used!

Question 3

Describe the sustainability loop-diagram.

Answer 3

Center - Ven Diagram
- Environment
- Society
- Economy

Middle - Loop
- Engage
- Synthesize
- Learn

Outside - Context Bubble encompasses the whole thing

Question 4

What is the best way to implement appropriate technology?

Answer 4

Refer to the sustainability Loop Diagram:

Consider:
- Social constraints
- Economic constraints
- Environmental constraints
- CONTEXT

USE A BOTTOM-UIP APPROACH FOR INVOLVING DESIGN FOR AND WITH THE COMMUNITY, as locals understand needs better

Question 5

How does the community relate to appropriate technology?

Answer 5

Appropriate technology involves the community through building a relationship and trust right from the start. This means:
- Listen to community
- empathize with them
- involve community through all stages of design process