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Sustainable by Design: Explorations in Theory and Practice
Stuart Walker
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Description for Sustainable by Design: Explorations in Theory and Practice
Paperback. Offers a design-centred approach that explores both the meaning and practice of sustainable design. This book explores the design process in the context of sustainability, and challenges conventional ways of defining, designing and producing functional objects. It discusses the personal design process, tacit knowledge, and ephemeral design. Num Pages: 256 pages, Photographs, figures, index. BIC Classification: AKP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388.
To advance the subject of design one has to engage in the activity of designing. Sustainable by Design offers a compelling and innovative, design-centred approach that explores both the meaning and practice of sustainable design. Walker explores the design process in the context of sustainability, and challenges conventional ways of defining, designing and producing functional objects. He discusses the personal design process, tacit knowledge, ephemeral design, experimental design, and the relationship between intellectual design criteria, physical expression and aesthetic experience. This book will introduce vital concepts to students and will inspire designers by providing a well-articulated basis ... Read more
To advance the subject of design one has to engage in the activity of designing. Sustainable by Design offers a compelling and innovative, design-centred approach that explores both the meaning and practice of sustainable design. Walker explores the design process in the context of sustainability, and challenges conventional ways of defining, designing and producing functional objects. He discusses the personal design process, tacit knowledge, ephemeral design, experimental design, and the relationship between intellectual design criteria, physical expression and aesthetic experience. This book will introduce vital concepts to students and will inspire designers by providing a well-articulated basis ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
396g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844073535
SKU
V9781844073535
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Stuart Walker
Stuart Walker PhD is Professor of Environmental Design and Associate Dean (Research and International) at the post-graduate Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary, Canada. He is also Visiting Professor of Sustainable Design at Kingston University, UK.
Reviews for Sustainable by Design: Explorations in Theory and Practice
'Definitely to be on the booklist of any product design course' Professor Jack Ingram, Birmingham Institute of Art and Design 'A fascinating book that takes the reader on a journey that is both diverse and full of surprise' Jonathan Chapman, Senior Lecturer, University of Brighton 'A sensitive, thought-provoking ... Read more