Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Design

The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Design explores the design of artifacts, structures, systems, and interactions to sustain our planet, with new chapters and a section on pedagogy. It highlights the interdisciplinary nature of design and its connection to recent crises, such as the climate crisis, racial justice, gender justice, global health, economics, and trade. The handbook offers a holistic approach to understanding sustainable design, divided into six sections. It is valuable for researchers, students, and practitioners across various design, architecture, business, energy management, visual arts, and environmental studies subdisciplines.

Format: Hardback
Length: 644 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Design takes a comprehensive approach to sustainable design, encompassing the design of artifacts, structures, systems, and interactions, with a focus on preserving our shared planet. This revised edition introduces new and updated chapters, as well as a new section on pedagogy for sustainable design. With contributions from experts worldwide, the book addresses the intersection of design and recent global crises, including pandemics, racial reckoning, political unrest, and natural disasters. Design is positioned within the context of racial justice, gender justice, global health, economics, trade, and other interconnected issues. The handbook is organized into six sections, providing a holistic understanding of sustainable design: "Part 1: Systems and Design," "Part 2: Complexities of Sustainable Design," "Part 3: Community Engaged Design for Local and Global Diversity," "Part 4: Design for Sustainable Behaviors," "Part 5: Design Futures," and "Part 6: Pedagogy in Design for Sustainability." The book argues that design plays a crucial role in restoring, regenerating, and rejuvenating our planet and its inhabitants. It is invaluable to researchers, students, and practitioners across various design disciplines, including architecture, business, energy management, visual arts, and environmental studies, among others.

Weight: 1380g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032430331
Edition number: 2 ed