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ENGT5260 Resource Efficient Design - De Montfort University

Learning outcome 1: To recognise and engage with contentious issues regarding resource use and waste reduction
Learning outcome 2: To select, summarise and examine in a systematic way the design considerations for reduced resource use and waste
Learning outcome 3: To identify and incorporate relevant literature into your discussion
Learning outcome 4: To identify and present a clear set of supported resource efficiency design recommendations for addressing a complex resource issue

The previous assignment (A) for this module asked you to discuss the rebound effect and its implications to resource efficiency. Assignment B continues with this broad approach and asks you to look beyond the confines of a single discipline to the wider academic, practitioner and policy issues that are reflected in the move towards more Resource Efficient Design.

To identify a specific product or process and to outline a set of DESIGN recommendations for improving the efficiency with which resources are used throughout its life cycle. You might have an active interest in the product or process through work, leisure or local action. Alternatively, you could select one about which you have some knowledge but are not actively involved. The assignment is not specifically focused on the design of an artefact but may refer to the design of a process that contributes to enhanced resource efficiency.

In particular, you are asked to:

1. Provide a brief but clear overview of the resource considerations within the selected process or product life cycle.

2. Identify a range of interventions that will reduce the use of natural resources, energy and/or level of waste generated in the selected product or process.

3. Provide a summary set of design recommendations.

4. Critically discuss the opportunities, challenges or barriers in the implementation of the proposed design recommendations.

Attachment:- Resource Efficient Design.rar