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.Cheap in a good way: flat pack and beyond
Constant cost cutting can make things “cheap” in a bad way, but recently we’ve seen examples of making things cheap in a good way. Flat pack furniture might be one, possibly arguable, example where things are made cheaper in a good way. Another example is Professor Manu Prakash’s $0.50 microscope—the “Foldscope” that is printed on… Continue Reading
Transparency: can we make sustainability visible?
A key problem we often address through sustainable design is transparency. For example, we’d like to make it more transparent how the materials in your products connect to the natural environment (both as raw materials and as waste). We’d like to make it possible for people to see and understand buildings and products in new… Continue Reading
learn about sustainable design by playing cards
Hey! good news for people teaching sustainable design! I’m converting this blog into a resource for ideas, tips and inspiration for your teaching. I’ll post on Thursdays and send out a newsletter once per month with these posts and some bonuses. Sign up for your inspiration over in the sidebar. When I was doing a… Continue Reading
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