ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS
Universal design
- Process of designing products and/or environments that are accessible and can be
used by all people regardless of age, disability or other impediment.
➥ Essential to create a pragmatic utopia because it focuses on inclusivity and
creating a more understanding society.
The Hydrant & Hydration Space by Agency & Agency and Chris Woebken
- Turns new yorks fire hydrants into public drinking fountains which caters for all
people of different heights, ages and ability to make clean water more accessible
➥ alternative for single use plastic water bottles, encourage community engagement,
empowers individuals to take ownership of urban environment
D4L (design for longevity)
- Products are designed to have a longer usable life, therefore replaced less often
➥ focuses on minimising waste and environmental impact
Muji Packaging by Kenya Hara
- Not branded, reduced to its simplest form, rejects trends, made from durable
materials+minimal ink, allowing it to be repurposed easily.
➥ packaging encourages reuse and minimises waste, sustainability integrated into
everyday practices.
D4S (design for sustainability)
- designing physical objects, built environment, services that follow the principles of
social, economic, and ecological sustainability, does not jeopardise ability of future
generations to provide for their needs.
➥ sustainability is seamlessly integrated into everyday products and practices
bFRIENDS by Pearson Lloyd
- creating desk accessories from discarded food packaging from Bene, diverts waste
from landfills.
➥ striving for a world without landfills and pollution, through a utopian concept where
technology - a 3-D printer - improves society.
Hygroscopic design
- creating products or structures that can absorb or release moisture from the
surrounding environment through absorption to maintain optimal humidity levels.
➥ Sustainable solutions to tackle environmental issues, such as water scarcity or
excessive humidity
Warka Water by Arturo Vittori in the Warka Village
- Bamboo structure to collect and harvest potable water from atmosphere, uses local
materials and resources to create running water to provide for Warka Village,
Cameroon
➥ using resources from the surrounding environment to make necessities readily
available
, Cradle-to-Grave analysis
- Each stage of product's lifecycle. Concept takes all manufacturing, transportation
product use and disposal of product into account.
➥ minimises waste and encourages sustainable production
Soap Bottle by Jonna Breitenhuber
- Packaging is made from soap (biodegradable + natural ingredients), designers
considered raw materials, use of product and disposal of the packaging. ⇒
packaging dissolves
➥ anti-waste, practically designed for product and packaging, where products leave
no footprint on the Earth after use
Circular economy
- Process of designing to gain maximum advantage from the various uses and reuses
of material to be regenerative and minimise waste
➥ eliminating waste in production and creating harmony between human needs and
environmental responsibility for a better future
S-bags by SOLVE Apparel
- making bags from materials available in client's possession, using downloaded
patterns to laser cut at FabLab.
➥ acknowledges the accessibility of scrap materials while aiming to reduce waste,
practicality and affordability benefits consumers and environment.
Green space
- An area of grass, trees, or other vegetation in an urban environment for recreational
or aesthetic purposes, they promote better mental health and well-being
➥ better quality of life
Diamond Lotus by Vo Trong Nghia Architects
- Apartments covered in bamboo to provide natural shade, keep cool and have natural
element, three building have connected roof to provide green space in the Ho Chi
Minh City.
➥ creating a sustainable urban environment that prioritise the needs and
happiness of the residents
Regenerative Design
- Looks at how architecture + products could be designed to minimise environmental
impact and improve health of ecosystems.
➥ offers practical strategies that ensure long-term sustainability and community
well-being.
Water lights by Edina Energy
- E-Dina water light converts salt water into electricity, serves off-grid areas by using
natural resource to regenerating power
➥ sustainability and community empowerment by giving sustainable energy solution
for off grid communities
Universal design
- Process of designing products and/or environments that are accessible and can be
used by all people regardless of age, disability or other impediment.
➥ Essential to create a pragmatic utopia because it focuses on inclusivity and
creating a more understanding society.
The Hydrant & Hydration Space by Agency & Agency and Chris Woebken
- Turns new yorks fire hydrants into public drinking fountains which caters for all
people of different heights, ages and ability to make clean water more accessible
➥ alternative for single use plastic water bottles, encourage community engagement,
empowers individuals to take ownership of urban environment
D4L (design for longevity)
- Products are designed to have a longer usable life, therefore replaced less often
➥ focuses on minimising waste and environmental impact
Muji Packaging by Kenya Hara
- Not branded, reduced to its simplest form, rejects trends, made from durable
materials+minimal ink, allowing it to be repurposed easily.
➥ packaging encourages reuse and minimises waste, sustainability integrated into
everyday practices.
D4S (design for sustainability)
- designing physical objects, built environment, services that follow the principles of
social, economic, and ecological sustainability, does not jeopardise ability of future
generations to provide for their needs.
➥ sustainability is seamlessly integrated into everyday products and practices
bFRIENDS by Pearson Lloyd
- creating desk accessories from discarded food packaging from Bene, diverts waste
from landfills.
➥ striving for a world without landfills and pollution, through a utopian concept where
technology - a 3-D printer - improves society.
Hygroscopic design
- creating products or structures that can absorb or release moisture from the
surrounding environment through absorption to maintain optimal humidity levels.
➥ Sustainable solutions to tackle environmental issues, such as water scarcity or
excessive humidity
Warka Water by Arturo Vittori in the Warka Village
- Bamboo structure to collect and harvest potable water from atmosphere, uses local
materials and resources to create running water to provide for Warka Village,
Cameroon
➥ using resources from the surrounding environment to make necessities readily
available
, Cradle-to-Grave analysis
- Each stage of product's lifecycle. Concept takes all manufacturing, transportation
product use and disposal of product into account.
➥ minimises waste and encourages sustainable production
Soap Bottle by Jonna Breitenhuber
- Packaging is made from soap (biodegradable + natural ingredients), designers
considered raw materials, use of product and disposal of the packaging. ⇒
packaging dissolves
➥ anti-waste, practically designed for product and packaging, where products leave
no footprint on the Earth after use
Circular economy
- Process of designing to gain maximum advantage from the various uses and reuses
of material to be regenerative and minimise waste
➥ eliminating waste in production and creating harmony between human needs and
environmental responsibility for a better future
S-bags by SOLVE Apparel
- making bags from materials available in client's possession, using downloaded
patterns to laser cut at FabLab.
➥ acknowledges the accessibility of scrap materials while aiming to reduce waste,
practicality and affordability benefits consumers and environment.
Green space
- An area of grass, trees, or other vegetation in an urban environment for recreational
or aesthetic purposes, they promote better mental health and well-being
➥ better quality of life
Diamond Lotus by Vo Trong Nghia Architects
- Apartments covered in bamboo to provide natural shade, keep cool and have natural
element, three building have connected roof to provide green space in the Ho Chi
Minh City.
➥ creating a sustainable urban environment that prioritise the needs and
happiness of the residents
Regenerative Design
- Looks at how architecture + products could be designed to minimise environmental
impact and improve health of ecosystems.
➥ offers practical strategies that ensure long-term sustainability and community
well-being.
Water lights by Edina Energy
- E-Dina water light converts salt water into electricity, serves off-grid areas by using
natural resource to regenerating power
➥ sustainability and community empowerment by giving sustainable energy solution
for off grid communities
