Course Description
This course will introduce students to ecodesign and design for sustainability theory, methods and examples, providing the knowledge and analysis tools for students to apply to their design projects to make them more environmentally friendly, socially conscious and economically viable. An integrated and holistic approach to sustainability is explored through the study of diverse interrelated topics that look into the social, economic and environmental implications of Industrial Design. At the same time, a practical project is developed to use and reaffirm the learned concepts. These tools vary from a social point of view based on human needs analysis, to the evaluation of economic feasibility of a project and the understanding of environmental considerations of design through the use of diverse ecodesign tools. The course will require students to research and present relevant topics, as well as application to a specific design project.
Course ID: PRDSG 308
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
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