Exploring the Retention of Sustainable Design Principles in Engineering Practice Through Design Education

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryony DuPont ◽  
Addison Wisthoff
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Design Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Graduate Level

The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State University is home to one of the largest academic Mechanical Design groups in the country. As a leader in undergraduate design education, we have been able to keep in touch with a large group of mechanical design graduates, and as such are capable of assessing how students retain information learned in undergraduate coursework to see how this understanding is employed in real-world engineering practice. However, the principles governing the design of sustainable products and processes are relatively novel and are only now being integrated into the undergraduate and graduate mechanical design curriculum. It is our hypothesis that particular means of learning and understanding sustainable design — via lectures, homework assignments, design projects, and the use of various sustainability-related LCA tools — will enable the highest retention of sustainable design understanding, and a higher likelihood that this sustainable design knowledge will be propagated into design practice in industry. Multiple curricular studies that explore dissemination and retention of sustainable design skills are being explored, including a junior-level introductory mechanical design course and a graduate level sustainable product development course. In the junior-level course, baseline sustainability knowledge is tested by allowing students to make sustainable design decisions by applying varied skill sets, including general principles, a list of sustainable design guidelines, and an innovative online survey (The GREEn Quiz). The graduate-level course, which employs sustainable design principles within a larger product development architecture, will capitalize on more “expert” knowledge. Future work will also be discussed, including planned validation studies and curriculum improvements, as well as the means of quantifying the retention of sustainable design information.

scholarly journals Application of repurposing in design education within the framework of sustainable design approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 60-66
Author(s):  
Aysem G. Basar ◽  
Pinar Cartier
Keyword(s):  
Design Education ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Academic Program ◽  
European Continent ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Sustainability Concept ◽  
Education Process

The development of the sustainability concept began primarily in the European continent. Its integration into lifestyles and with it, the increase of social awareness, were formed with the contributions of various NGOs. In this context, we see the contribution of integrating sustainable design principles into the academic program. The factors that are important in sustainable design such as lower usage of raw materials, environmentally friendly materials, convenience in production and assembly, energy consumption, and ease of recycling are conveyed to the students through various courses in the academic program. A case study was carried out to analyze the transfer of sustainable design principles to the education process and its implications. This research was carried out in three stages: creating a theoretical framework, fieldwork, and practical work with students who attended the Sustainable Design course. According to the results students create new designs before recycling waste products within the scope of repurposing concept.   Keywords: Repurposing, sustainability, industrial design, education, application    

Academic Engineering Design Education in a Realistic Environment

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Albers ◽  
Christian Sauter ◽  
Thomas Maier ◽  
Martin Geier ◽  
Jens Ottnad
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Design Education ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
Design Engineers ◽  
Engineering Design Education ◽  
Training Concept

The objective of academic education for mechanical design engineers is to convey qualifications which are necessary for product development in an industrial environment. The goal of the work described here is to improve engineering design education and to provide a more active learning experience. Design students should be familiarized with modern methods and technologies which they will most likely encounter during their future career. Design cannot be taught sufficiently in lectures alone [1, 2] and requirements on graduates in product development are continuously increasing. Not only professional skills but also social skills as well as proficiency with new technologies and methodologies become increasingly important [3]. For meeting these requirements the Karlsruhe Education Model for Product Development (KaLeP) [4] was developed at the Institute of Product Development (IPEK) at the University of Karlsruhe in Germany. In this contribution we present KaLeP, the role of modern design tools like CAD/PDM and wikis in education, the course projects for Machine Design and Integrated Product Development including training concept as well as the technical and organizational environment in which these courses take place.

Efficient Design Principles for Designing Innovative Aerial Robots

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chee How Tan ◽  
Shaohui Foong ◽  
Katja Hölttä-Otto
Keyword(s):  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Aerial Robotics ◽  
Efficient Design ◽  
Aerial Robots ◽  
The Past ◽  
Similar Work ◽  
Aerial Robot ◽  
Reusable Design

Abstract The field of aerial robotics has advanced rapidly, but the design knowledge has not yet been codified into reusable design principles. Design principles have been developed for many other areas of mechanical design to both advance the field itself and help novice designers benefit from the past expert knowledge easier. We used an inductive approach and collected 90 aerial robot examples through the reviewing of recent work in aerial robotics and studying the key motivations, features, functionalities and potential design contradictions. Then, design principles are iteratively derived by identifying patterns and grouping them by the problem they solve, and the innovation made to solve it. From this, we find 35 unique design examples that can be grouped into either fourteen design principles for more sensing, battery, mission, or actuation efficient design; or six design principles to improve a desired functionality in an aerial robot such as reducing complexity or improving how the robot can interact with objects or its environment. We compared the research results with similar work in the area of mechanical design and examined the commonalities and highlighted design principles unique to aerial robots. The design principles presented in this research can support the design for future innovative aerial robots.

PROVISION OF GREEN SPACES IN MALAYSIAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: ISSUES, GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Fadzila Aziz ◽  
Ismail Said
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Environmental Learning ◽  
Limited Budget ◽  
Children's Activities

The provision of conducive learning environments in schools is important in determining the effectiveness of the curriculum and co-curriculum implementation, as well as enriching children’s outdoor play and environmental learning. However, the development of green spaces within school compound is not a priority in Malaysian schools. This paper aims to explore the issues related to the provision of green spaces in Malaysian national primary schools. There are various green spaces that can be provided in school setting such as field, pocket spaces, soft and hard play areas, and animal life, which serves different purposes for children’s activities. Though, the limited budget and the lack of knowledge and design guidelines are among the obstacles encountered by Malaysian schools in developing functional green spaces that provide learning opportunities for children. A greater effort is needed in helping the schools developing their green spaces in terms of funding, expert knowledge and community support.

scholarly journals A Holistic Strategy for Successful Photovoltaic (PV) Implementation into Singapore’s Built Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6452
Author(s):  
Vesna Kosorić ◽  
Siu-Kit Lau ◽  
Abel Tablada ◽  
Monika Bieri ◽  
André M. Nobre
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Design Framework ◽  
Holistic Strategy

Based on the findings from a recent study by the authors which examined factors affecting diffusion of photovoltaics (PV), while comprehensively considering the local PV and construction industry as well as characteristics of the built environment, this paper proposes a holistic strategy for PV implementation into Singapore’s built environment. It consists of (1) a multilevel mechanism framework, encompassing eleven mechanism categories of instruments and activities and (2) a general design framework including design principles, general project instructions and the main design guidelines. Relying on a survey conducted among PV experts on established mechanisms, the present study suggests that building codes (e.g., fire safety, structural safety, etc.) and initiatives and incentives related to PV/building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) should be the highest priority for authorities, followed by assessment of BIPV/PV properties, working toward social acceptance, conducting research projects and information exchange, and education and training activities. Considering all three pillars of sustainability, the design framework is based on the following interrelated design principles: (1) compatibility and coherence with the local context, (2) technical soundness, (3) economic viability, (4) user-centered design, (5) connecting with community and socio-cultural context, and (6) adaptability and flexibility. Despite Singapore’s scarcity of land, the established design guidelines cover a wide spectrum of solutions, including PV integration into both buildings and non-building structures. The synthesis of the two interconnected and inseparable frameworks aims to create an environment conducive to long-term widespread PV integration and stimulate the deployment of BIPV, which should help Singapore and other cities reduce their dependency on imported fossil fuels, while also making them more livable and enjoyable.

scholarly journals TOOLS FOR RECORDING PROTOTYPING ACTIVITIES AND QUANTIFYING CORRESPONDING DOCUMENTATION IN THE EARLY STAGES OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 3159-3168
Author(s):  
Sohail Ahmed Soomro ◽  
Yazan A M Barhoush ◽  
Zhengya Gong ◽  
Panos Kostakos ◽  
Georgi V. Georgiev
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Design Education ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Digital Fabrication ◽  
Prototype Development ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
Creative Solutions ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractPrototyping is an essential activity in the early stages of product development. This activity can provide insight into the learning process that takes place during the implementation of an idea. It can also help to improve the design of a product. This information and the process are useful in design education as they can be used to enhance students' ability to prototype their ideas and develop creative solutions. To observe the activity of prototype development, we conducted a study on students participating in a 7-week course: Principles of Digital Fabrication. During the course, eight teams made prototypes and shared their weekly developments via internet blog posts. The posts contained prototype pictures, descriptions of their ideas, and reflections on activities. The blog documentation of the prototypes developed by the students was done without the researchers' intervention, providing essential data or research. Based on a review of other methods of capturing the prototype development process, we compare existing documentation tools with the method used in the case study and outline the practices and tools related to the effective documentation of prototyping activity.

scholarly journals PERCEPTION OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN INTEGRATION BENEFITS AMONG INDUSTRY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TEAMS: A CASE STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 2475-2484
Author(s):  
T. Chatty ◽  
J. Faludi
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Process Time ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Development Teams ◽  
Industry Practice ◽  
Design Integration ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Development Practice

AbstractHow do employees perceive the impact of incorporating sustainability considerations into their product development practice? In this case study, we observe how these perceptions can be shifted by teaching workshops on how to apply sustainable design methods in practice. We compare the trends for different methods on various dimensions such as creativity, design process time, product marketability etc. Results show an overall shift towards positive perception for all the methods on a majority of factors, indicating a way to ease the adoption of sustainable design into industry practice.

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