Sustainability considerations in design

Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Infobase (Added Author). Video Education Australasia. (Added Author).

Summary: Can sustainability be applied to any design work, whether it's jewelry or architecture? What exactly does it mean to take a sustainable approach to design? This program examines the art of conceiving and creating physical products according to ecologically sound principles. Viewers learn the importance of, and the basic working framework for, design work that utilizes renewable resources, makes the most efficient use of energy and materials, and minimizes waste and environmental impact. Examples from the industries of architecture, fashion design, and graphic design are provided.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (26 min.) : sd., col., digital file. + instructional materials (online)
remote
electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2009], c2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Aug. 19, 2009. Films On Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	Principles of Sustainability in Design (4:36) -- Negative Effects of Waste (5:10) -- Minimizing Waste (3:15) -- Sustainability: Architecture (4:50) -- Sustainability: Graphic Design and Printing, Fashion Design (5:50)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films On Demand.
Target Audience Note:	11 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: Films On Demand platform.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.