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16459
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| Year |
3
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
4
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| Workload |
TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Design Industrial
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Entry requirements |
N.A.
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Learning outcomes |
To be able to develop design projects that integrate environmental and social criteria, from a perspective of life cycle and circularity, through the use of design strategies and tools for the circular economy.
Mastery of circular design methodologies, deepening knowledge about each phase, but with a holistic view of the entire cycle and its interactions.
Know the principles, strategies and design criteria for the circular economy in order to know which one is most appropriate for each project.
Know how to select the materials and production processes with the least environmental impact, and according to the type of intended use and the estimated useful life of the object.
Master the main design tools for sustainability, which allow a correct integration of the design criteria for the circular economy in the project, as well as a realistic assessment of the impacts of the project / product, in order to better decide the commitments to be made.
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Syllabus |
The circular economy. Linear vs circular paths. Life cycle perspective. Inputs and outputs. Bio-cycles and technocycles.
The butterfly diagram. The 3 R’s and 9 R’s. The principle of inertia.
Design strategies for the circular economy. Tools to support the implementation of the design process. Different types and scopes of the tools.
Quantitative tools. Life cycle assessment. Concept of eco-indicators and functional unit. Social life cycle assessment.
Qualitative tools. Simpler, faster and more suitable instruments for the creative process. Examples and experimentation.
Concept and development of a design project for the circular economy, with the integration of the strategies and principles discussed, and with the support of the available tools / toolkits, most appropriate to the type of project.
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Main Bibliography |
- Bakker, C., Hollander, M. & Hinte, E. (2019). Products that Last: Product Design for Circular Business Models. Amesterdam: BIS Publishers.
- Bhamra, T. e Lofthouse, V. (2007). Design for sustainability - A Practical Approach. Hampshire: Gower.
- Chapman, J. (Ed.) (2017). Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Product Design. London: Routledge.
- Cooper, T. (Ed.) (2010). Longer Lasting Products: Alternatives to The Throwaway Society. London: Gower Publishing.
- Fuad-Luke, A. (2002). The Eco-design Handbook: A Complete Sourcebook for the Home and Office. Londres: Thames & Hudson.
- Proctor, R. (2015). The Sustainable Design Book. London: Laurence King Publishing.
- Tischner, U., et al. (2000) How to do ecodesign? A guide for environmentally and economically sound design. Frankfurt: Verlag.
- Webster, K. (2015). Circular Economy: A Wealth of Flows. Isle of Wight: Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
This discipline is based on the theoretical-practical class typology in which the theoretical and expository hours are supported by multimedia means (text, photography and video), bibliographic content and case studies that serve as a basis to encourage debate on the subjects of the UC. The practical dimension of the curricular unit, which is predominant, is based on the development of exercises for experimenting with the contents, especially in the application of strategies and tools.
The assessment is continuous and is based on a methodology that reflects the typology of the classes, with one dimension to assess theoretical knowledge and another to assess the practical skills developed. Students will be assessed by a panel of 2 teachers who will consider: participation in classes, research on the topic, rigor, innovation, creativity, details and technical drawing, quality of the models and graphic quality of the presentation of the work during the 3 phases.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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