Sustainable design is the
practice of designing physical objects with the principles of economic,
social, and ecological sustainability in mind. The design process
requires a life cycle assessment that addresses the environmental
impact of material sourcing, manufacturing, product use and disposal.
The value adding process must contribute positively to ecological and
social good in addition to traditional economic considerations. In
nature, the concept of waste does not exist as the output of every
process because the input for another. Adherence to this metric is the
goal of sustainable design.
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Keywords
life cycle assessment, sustainable materials, zero waste, biomimicry, design for environment, green design, eco design, natural fibers, industrial ecology, green chemistry, sustainable planning, low impact materials, energy efficiency, low toxicity materials, design for reuse and recycling, servicizing, service-based products, sustainable manufacturing, product longevity, quality, durability, green architecture, green building, sustainable landscaping, LEED, green building, green roofs, sustainable cities
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