Policy Implications of Eco-Friendly Design Practices
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Eco-Friendly Design Practices Overview of the importance of eco-friendly design practices and their impact on the environment
Module #2 Understanding Environmental Policy Frameworks Analysis of existing environmental policy frameworks and their implications for design practices
Module #3 The Role of Design in Sustainable Development Exploring the relationship between design and sustainable development, including the UNs Sustainable Development Goals
Module #4 Eco-Friendly Materials and Supply Chains Examining the environmental impact of materials and supply chains, and strategies for sustainable sourcing
Module #5 Design for Disassembly and Recycling Design strategies for minimizing waste and promoting recyclability and reusability
Module #6 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Systems Designing buildings and products for energy efficiency and integrating renewable energy systems
Module #7 Water Conservation and Management Strategies for reducing water usage and implementing efficient water management systems
Module #8 Green Building Certification Systems Overview of green building certification systems such as LEED, WELL, and Passive House
Module #9 Policy Incentives for Eco-Friendly Design Examining policy incentives and regulations that promote eco-friendly design practices
Module #10 The Business Case for Eco-Friendly Design Making the economic argument for eco-friendly design practices, including cost savings and increased brand value
Module #11 Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships Building partnerships and engaging stakeholders to promote eco-friendly design practices
Module #12 Design for Resilience and Adaptation Designing for climate resilience and adaptation, including strategies for sea-level rise and extreme weather events
Module #13 Eco-Friendly Urban Planning and Transportation Designing sustainable cities and transportation systems, including green infrastructure and alternative transportation
Module #14 Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Urban Planning Analyzing policy and regulatory frameworks that impact urban planning and development
Module #15 Eco-Friendly Packaging and Product Design Designing sustainable packaging and products, including strategies for minimizing waste and promoting recyclability
Module #16 Extended Producer Responsibility and Product Stewardship Examining the role of extended producer responsibility and product stewardship in promoting eco-friendly design practices
Module #17 International Cooperation and Global Policy Frameworks Analyzing international agreements and global policy frameworks that impact eco-friendly design practices
Module #18 Case Studies in Eco-Friendly Design and Policy Real-world examples of successful eco-friendly design practices and policy initiatives
Module #19 Designing for Circular Economy Strategies for designing products and systems that promote a circular economy
Module #20 The Role of Technology in Eco-Friendly Design Exploring the potential of technology to support eco-friendly design practices, including digital twin and AI
Module #21 Eco-Friendly Design and Social Equity Examining the relationship between eco-friendly design practices and social equity, including issues of access and affordability
Module #22 Policy and Regulatory Barriers to Eco-Friendly Design Analyzing policy and regulatory barriers that hinder the adoption of eco-friendly design practices
Module #23 Innovative Policy Solutions for Eco-Friendly Design Exploring innovative policy solutions and initiatives that promote eco-friendly design practices
Module #24 Eco-Friendly Design and the Future of Work Examining the impact of eco-friendly design practices on the future of work, including the role of automation and AI
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Policy Implications of Eco-Friendly Design Practices career
