Topic outline

  • Sustainable Design course

    This BA-level course introduces major sustainability concerns and connects them to contemporary production processes and consumption patterns. The course charts design strategies for reduced negative sustainability impacts including material selection, energy efficiency, changes in consumption patterns, abilities to affect overall demand, various strategies for closing material loops and the role of new materials in design for sustainability. 

    Teaching period: V (see course schedule for details)

    Teachers:

    • Mikko Jalas, mikko.jalas@aalto.fi
    • Tatu Marttila, tatu.marttila@aalto.fi
    • Anubhuti Bhatnagar, anubhuti.bhatnagar@aalto.fi

    Teaching locations in Otaniemi vary from session to another. Please, see course schedule for details!