Description
| Product ID: | 9780367410223 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Reimagining Alternative Technology for Design in the 21st Century |
| Authors: | Author: Brook S. Kennedy |
| Page Count: | 158 |
| Subjects: | History of art, History of art / art & design styles, Product design, Architectural structure and design, Architecture: interior design, The environment, Sustainability, Technical design, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Product design, Architectural structure & design, Professional interior design, The environment, Sustainability, Technical design, Environmental science, engineering & technology |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Written for practicing designers and students in industrial design, architecture, sustainable design, and human-centred design, this book proposes a new approach to design that harnesses still-valuable alternative, traditional and abandoned technologies over the creation of new ones to address contemporary global concerns. Reimagining Alternative Technology for Design in the 21st Century presents a new approach to design that harnesses still-valuable alternative, traditional and abandoned technologies alongside the creation of new ones to address contemporary global problems. It focuses on design opportunities that reduce energy and material consumption to tackle issues such as climate change and pollution in industrialized economies. The book takes the reader on a journey surveying different facets of human activity to identify underused and discarded technologies that could be indispensable today. It critically addresses newer approaches to design and technology by comparing them to existing alternatives, unpacking examples including air conditioning with smart thermostats, electric lighting, durable reusable products, domestic maintenance tools and methods of transportation. Written for practicing designers and students in industrial design, architecture, sustainable design and human-centered design, this book provides new ideas and tools for creating more useful, energy-and-resource-efficient product designs and systems. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-05-30 |