Question | Answer |
Distinguish between “A” design and TO design. | a. A design is a plan or scheme for construction of an object.
b. TO design is the process used to create the plan |
What are the powers of design? | a. Actualization- makes ideas seem real
b. Visualization- creates images that inspire
c. Integration- coordinates multiple ideas into a harmonious whole.
d. Evaluation- tests practicality of ideas |
What’s the difference between Sustainable Technology and Sustainable Behavior? | S technologies, materials, design features to that contribute to S regardless of user behavior- (materials with low embodied energy).
S behavior= sustainable actions of residents and workers. –paths can enable biking, walking but depend on users to be ef |
What are some sustainable behaviors that depend on the built environment? | a. Will change in behavior require change in local environments and regulations or huge cultural and psychological shifts.
b. If change requires on city, neighborhood, homes?is communal living practical? |
What things other than the built environment (i.e. what intervening variables) can affect the level of sustainable behavior? | a. Length of residence, householder pre-existing attitudes, provision of services to support sustainable behavior- curbside rec¥cling or frequent bus service.
b. Socioeconomic factors- wealth, age, household composition, employment status, gender, ethni |
What is Industrial Ecology/ | Study of industrial systems that operate more like natural ecosystems. – reduce, reuse and recycle, environemntel awareness and good economic sense.
Eco-industrial park developed from this concept- it is a public private partnership where thios industri |
How does it manifest the notion of sustainability? | a. EIP and industrial ecology are the manfiestations of sustainability. Economic growth and development must take place, and be maintained over time, within limits set by ecology in broadest sense- by interrelations of human beings and their works. Living |
3. What is the goal of an Eco-Industrial Park? | a. Multiple by product exchanges, includes recycling companies, or resource recovery.
b. A collection of environmental technology companies
c. Industries designed around a signle environmental theme.
d. Companies making environmentally clean products |