5.05.2011

Critical Debates in Design - task 8 : Sustainable design

What are your opinions on sustainable design?
Sustainable design is a great kind of design meant to yield products that are made only of renewable resources. It is a vision for a better life as it provides many benefits whether in terms of economic, social, or environmental. Sustainable design typically has lower costs for energy, water, maintenance/repair, or other operating expenses. It also affects on health, comfort, satisfaction, and quality of life which can be measured in terms of individual life expectancy and state of wellness. This includes such issues as environmental quality, aesthetics, educational and recreational opportunities, accessibility and quality of public services, and even psychological characteristics such as community satisfaction and pride. Furthermore, products made though sustainable design are intended not to seriously impact the environment either when they are being created or when they are being used. These products are also often designed to allow the users to feel more connected or to relate more closely to the natural environment. Therefore, it can be seen that sustainable design totally helps save the societies and the world.

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