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Author Suppipat, Suphichaya, author

Title Design for enhancing eco-efficiency of energy-related products : the integration of simplified LCA tools in industrial design education / Suphichaya Suppipat, Treechada Chotiratanapinun, Kulthida Teachavorasinskun, Allen H. Hu
Published Cham : Springer, 2022

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Description 1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations (black and white, and color)
Series SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology
SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology
Contents Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Designers guide for life cycle assessment -- Chapter 3. LCA-based design strategies and simplified LCA tools for designers -- Chapter 4. Challenges and opportunities of implementing simplified LCA tools in industrial design education -- Chapter 5. The social aspect of sustainability in the LCA methodology -- Chapter 6. LCA-based tool practice: 7 Steps for implementation in ErP design -- Chapter 7. Summary
Summary This brief textbook underpins the concept of eco-efficiency in product design and systematically addresses the essence of the integration of simplified life cycle assessment (LCA) methods and tools into industrial design. Fundamental steps of LCA-based tools implementation within the higher education context are proposed, using energy-related products (ErP) design as a prime case study. All chapters are designed to respond to the common frequently asked questions in LCA-based tools implementation during the sustainable product design process. The chapters are also enriched with discussions, data sources of simplified LCA tools, and examples of design assignments that provide constructive learning. Some assignments aim at encouraging tool users reflections while others tackle particularly at knowledge exchange. The examples can assist the reader to visualize challenges and opportunities to engage learners who are tool users. This textbook broadens LCA knowledge for industrial design and environmental engineering students as well as enhance their sustainable product design performance. For professional practitioners including industrial designers, product engineers, entrepreneurs and the like, this textbook can be used as a guide at the introductory level for integrating life cycle thinking into product design and development
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Subject Product life cycle -- Environmental aspects -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Product design -- Environmental aspects -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Energy consumption -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Form Electronic book
Author Chotiratanapinun, Treechada, author
Teachavorasinskun, Kulthida, author
Hu, Allen H., author
ISBN 9783031150609
3031150600