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Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
And Green Design
Environmental Design
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Environmental Design
• Environmentally friendly design.
• Takes into account facts learned through ecology.
• Promotes sustainability.
• Humanistic.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
What is Ecology?• The relationship between living organisms and their
environment.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Water Pollution
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Landfills
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Ozone Depletion
• CFC’s, HCFC’s, HFC’s
• Deplete ozone layer.
• Also act as greenhouse gases.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Greenhouse Effect• 25% carbon dioxide increase in atmosphere within last
200 years:
• wood
• oil
• coal
• Methane, CFCs, nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases.
• Deforestation
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Design for the Real World
• “In this age of mass production when everything must be planned and designed, design has become the most powerful tool with which man shapes his tools and environments (and by extension, society and himself). This demands high social and moral responsibility from the designer.”
• 1970, Victor Papanek
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
6 Stages in Product Life
• Choice of Materials
• Including raw materials.
• Manufacturing
• Packaging
• Transportation
• Use
• Ending Consequences
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
A Green Product
• Is not dangerous to people or animals.
• Does not use materials from threatened species or environments.
• Does not consume excessive energy and other resources.
• Does not produce unnecessary waste.
• Does not cause environmental damage.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Eco-design Tips
• Greater emphasis on quality and performance.
• Design product for affordable repair.
• Don’t waste natural resources that can’t be replaced on a global scale.
• Question the ultimate consequences of a new product being introduced.
• Profit balances and production quotas are not enough.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Eco-design Tips
• Consider pollution that may occur during manufacturing or after use.
• Use reclaimed materials that can be reused or recycled.
• Avoid excessive packaging.
• Research environmental protection laws in market area.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
4 Steps to Eco-Designing
• Educate yourself about environmental issues.
• Suggest that design companies formulate an internal environmental policy.
• Establish a policy regarding purchasing and materials.
• Advise clients to become environmentally conscious.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Design For Disassembly
• Design a product that can be easily disassembled.
• Components can be extracted, sorted, recycled or maintained.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Green Advertising
• Claims should be as specific as possible…not vague or incomplete.
• Claims should reflect disposal options available to local consumers.
• Claims should be supported by reliable scientific evidence.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Waste-Management
• Source reduction.
• Direct reuse of products (closed loop).
• Recycling (open loop).
• Incineration.
• Landfill.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
• Think before you throw. There’s no such place as away.
• Every year we throw away valuable resources worth millions of dollars!
Reuse, Refill, Recycle
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Grolsch BeerRecyclable top seal.
Recyclable glass.Reduces litter.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Interior Design Tips• Work with other professionals from the ground up in
the planning of a building.
• Consider heating, ventilation, and cooling system; how to save money; how to keep air clean and free of mold.
• Insulation: more is worth the investment.
• Include task lights and natural lighting.
• Specify spots for recycling.
• Insect and mold resistant moldings.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
VC Design Tips
• Recycled paper for print or packaging; less packaging.
• Paper from alternative sources of cellulose (leaf fiber), seed fiber (cotton), grass fibers (straw, maize stalks, bamboo, bagasse from sugar cane), Bast fibers from stems of flax, hemp, and jute.
• Paper bleached with hydrogen peroxide instead of chlorine bleach.
• Water or soy based printing inks.
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Package Design
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Package Design
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Biopol Plastic
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Package Design
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Tesla Roadster
• 135 mpg
• 250 mile range
• 0 to 60 in 4 seconds
• The 2010 Roadster has a base price of US$109,000
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Ifo Acqua Toilet
• Efficient use of space
• Attractive sculptural form
• Uses 33% less water
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Compact Fluorescents
Design 200: Introduction to Design The Department of Design
Aeron Chair
