TOPIC 8 | SUSTAINABILITY

OVERVIEW

Topic 8 covers the sustainable considerations, responsibilities and restrictions associated with design and the design process.


Topic 8 includes the following:

8.1 Sustainable Development

8.2 Sustainable Consumption

8.3 Sustainable Design

8.4 Sustainable innovation

LESSON SLIDES

Open up each slideshow as you work through your topic 8 learning. It is important to open them as some slides are interactive and contain tasks to complete.

Copy of Topic 8.1 Lessons
Copy of Topic 8.2 Lessons
Copy of Topic 8.3 Lessons
Copy of Topic 8.4 Lessons

TOPIC 8 RELATED WEBSITES

TOPIC 8 RELATED VIDEOS

Sustainable Consumption

Five Principles of Sustainability

Energy Efficiency Labelling

Cactus Leather - Example of Sustainable Design

TOPIC 8 RELATED BOOKS

Sustainable Design

Sustainable Design Guide

PRACTICE TOPIC 8 QUIZ

EXAMPLE TOPIC 8 TEST QUESTION

Tip: Remind yourself what take back legislation is and why it exists. Consider what this product is, how long it might last and what could happen to it when it no longer works. Then, explain how this could have influenced the development of this product.