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Sustainable design depends on some key concepts and methods

Ethics

Basic Concepts 

Design Principles
Ethical behaviour is a central tenet of design engineering. This is extends to concern for the environment and a commitment to sustainable development. Universal design axioms, basic design, manufacture and operation of mechanical components, "how stuff works", engineering fundamentals and good design practices. Design factors, mechanical modes of failure, kinematic design principles and systems engineering principles.
Value Analysis Safety  Knowledge Management 
Designers analyse alternative schemes and trade-offs are made between performance, cost and risk. Value analysis drives product definition towards the Best Value outcome for all the stakeholders. Guides for how to build safe products that take account of the people who use them.  Design is a knowledge intense activity. Managing the information and integrating design tools is critical. We offer some basic design tools and you manage the information via a workbook

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