Biologically inspired design for environment

Torben A. Lenau*, Daniela C. A. Pigosso, Tim C. McAloone, Akhlesh Lakhtakia

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    Abstract

    Design for Environment (DfE or ecodesign) aims at developing products with an enhanced environmental performance, without compromising functionality and other key requirements (such as cost and quality). Common DfE guidelines for
    product design include: reduction of material diversity, extension of useful life (e.g., by enabling repair and upgrade), avoidance of toxic materials and nonrenewable resources, use of recycled components, and ease of disassembly and
    recyclability after the end of useful life. DfE requires the integration of environmental considerations into the traditional design processes, supporting decisions that could enhance the environmental profile of the product. Biologically-inspired-
    design (BID) teams identify and isolate the core principles of relevance for systems, products, and processes from the bioworld for consideration and possible incorporation during each of the design stages. Synergies and potential trade-offs existing between DfE and BID must be considered when integrating the two methodologies into Biologically Inspired Design for Environment for the design of products and systems.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationBioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication X
    EditorsMato Knez, Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Raúl J. Martín-Palma
    Number of pages12
    PublisherSPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering
    Publication date2020
    Article number113740E
    ISBN (Print)9781510635258
    ISBN (Electronic)9781510635265
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2020
    EventSPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation 2020 - Online
    Duration: 27 Apr 20208 May 2020

    Conference

    ConferenceSPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation 2020
    LocationOnline
    Period27/04/202008/05/2020
    SeriesProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
    Volume11374
    ISSN0277-786X

    Keywords

    • Biomimetics
    • Design
    • Engineered biomimicry
    • Environment
    • Sustainability

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