205- Sustainable Design
The way in which we design, manufacture and consume
has an environmental and social impact. Can we design
places, products and services in a way that reduces
consumption and leads to greater sustainability?
Key reading
Walker, S. (2005) Sustainable by Design – Explorations in
Theory and Practice, London: Earthscan
Van der Ryn, S. and Cowan, S. (1996) Ecological Design,
Washington DC: Island Press
Further reading
Chapman, J. (2005) Emotionally Durable Design,
London: Earthscan
Fuad-Luke, A. (2005) The Eco-Design Handbook: A Complete
Sourcebook for the Home and Office, London: Thames and
Hudson Ltd.
van Hinte, E. and Bakker, C. (1999) Trespassers: Inspirations
for Eco-efficient Design, Rotterdam: 010 Publishers
Papanek, V. (1995) The Green Imperative, London: Thames
and Hudson Ltd.
- Conclusions and Questions
Essay Questions
- What had led to the emergence of Western
consumer society? - Consumer driven capitalism is unsustainable. Discuss.
- Does ‘ethical’ and ‘eco’ consumerism offer an answer to
the social and environmental problems facing our world
today? - Discuss the ethical issues raised by the way that clothes
in the fashion industry are manufactured and marketed. - What do you consider to be the scope of sustainable
design? Identify your particular area(s) of interest and
explore the key issues with examples.
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