ME222: Design for Sustainability April 1 to June 3, 2009. This is a graduate level course that explores the intersection of design thinking and sustainability. Below is an outline of materials we are covering in class. Or you can see a more visual representation of the calendar.
A1: Intro, Once Over Lightly (Wed Apr 1)
Intros: Instructor Introductions
Activity: Once Over Lightly
Presentation: Introduction to the class
Presentation: Syllabus + Due Dates + Field Trip
Assignments:
-Blog Assignment
-DP1 product ideas
-Read The Death of Environmentalism (.PDF)
A2: Overview & Sustainability Defined (Mon Apr 6)
Due: DP1 ideas post and vote
Presentation: Sustainability and Design
Speakers: Drummond Lawson and Danny Alexander from Method
Reading: Cradle to Cradle, Intro and Ch 1.
Okala Guide
A3: Corporate Sustainability (Wed Apr 8th)
Presentation: Sustainability in the corporate sector
Logistics: Field Trip to Cool Product Expo
Logistics: DP1 Teams Assigned
Assignments:
-First blog discussion on C2C
-Read Is Environmentalism Dead? (PDF) by Adam Werbach
A4: LCA Intro and Tools, PSP Pitch (Mon Apr 13)
Speaker: Jeremy Faludi
Reference Links (from Jer):
-o2 Green Design Network
-Dell’s Green Computing Contest
-Jer’s Interview with IT Conversations
Assignments:
-DP3 Overview
-Read Is Environmentalism Dead? (PDF) by Adam Werbach Discussion:
DP1 Example: Organic v. Non-organic Cotton
Reading: Okala Design Guide (online version)
Cradle to Cradle, Intro and Ch. 1
A5: Work Session (Wed Apr 15)
Due: All assigned reading so far.
Due: User Chooser blog post #1
Due: DP1 Part 1 (Understand the System)
Discussion: Is Environmentalism Dead? (.PDF)
Case Study: ModGreenPod textiles
A6: Sustainability and Developing Countries (Mon Apr 20)
Presentation: Heather on Catapult Design
Due: DP3 PSP blog post
A7: DP1 Presentations (Wed Apr 22)
Presentation: DP1 Presentations
DP1 Presentations – RESULTS
Assignments:
- Read Design+Environment, Chapter 4 and Chapter 5
-Read This Guy Can Get 59 MPG in a Plain Old Accord. Beat That, Punk
B1: Elevator Pitches and DP2 (Mon Apr 27 )
Assign DP2 and announce teams
Due: DP3 PSP 1-minute, in-class “Elevator Pitch”
Assignments:
-Read Green Marketing Myopia
B2: Sustainability Strategy (Wed Apr 29)
Presentation: Case Studies in Sustainability Strategy
Speakers: Lana Lee and Alyson Madrigan from Jump Associates
Assignments:
-Read 59 MPG in an Old Honda Accord
Event of Interest: (12pm, Mon Apr 29)
Cutting-Edge Innovators
Learn from leading innovators in socially responsible entrepreneurship
Mark Dwight, Founder and CEO, Rickshaw Bagworks
Matt Flannery, Co-founder/CEO, Kiva
Location: Commonwealth Club Office
Cost: $8 Commonwealth/Stanford SF Club members (Stanford SF Club members please click here to register for this event), $15 non-members, $7 students (with valid ID)
B3: TBA (Mon May 4)
Due: DP2 3-min check-in
Guest Speaker: Steve Bishop, IDEO
Assignments:
-Read Natural Capitalism, Chapter 4
B4: Blog Discussion + DP2 Work Session (Wed May 6)
Due: DP3, PSP one-minute update
Due: User Chooser Blog Post #1
Case Studies: Shimano, Laundry Detergent
Announcements: Upcoming visitors, future activities
Event of Interest (3:15-6pm, Thurs May 7th)
Sustainable Abundance?!
Mudd Chemistry Bldg, Braun Auditorium
Featuring: Steve Bishop, Adam Lowry, Pam Greene and Ryan Howell
RSVP with nitzan.waisberg@gmail.com
B5: TBA (Mon May 11)
Due: DP2 3-min check-in
Activity: Laundry Detergent Design Challenge
Presentation: Biomicry
Guest Speaker: TBA
Links:
-Biomimicry Guild
-Earth: The Sequel
Event of Interest: (6pm, Tues May 12)
Rethinking Buying and Building: A New Sustainability Chain
Discover how what we consider garbage may actually be valuable, both financially and as part of the sustainability chain
Andy Ball, CEO, Webcor Builders
Dave Steiner, CEO, Waste Management, Inc.
Location: Commonwealth Club Office
Cost: $12 members, $18 non-members
B6: Regulation and Certification (Wed May 13)
Guest Speaker: Dani Tsuda, WSP Environmental
C1: Field Trip to NorCal Recycling Center/DP2 Presentation (Mon May 18)
Field Trip: 9AM-11AM
Due: DP2 Presentations
Assignments:
-Read Places to Intervene in a System
-Read Worldchanging snippets
C2: Renewable Energy Technology Panel (Wed May 20)
Guest Panelists: Mike Lin (Potenco), Benji Rappaport (Apple), Kevin Fine (Green Volts)
In-class: Discussion and Photo share of Field Trip
C3: NO CLASS – Memorial Day (Mon May 25)
C4: TBA (Wed May 27 )
Guest Speaker:
Assignments:
SPECIAL EVENT:SF Surfrider and Algalita on PLASTICS IN OUR OCEANS
When: Wed, May 27, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
C5: DP3 Presentations (Mon Jun 1)
Due: DP3 Presentations
C6: DP3 Presentations (Wed Jun 3)
Due: DP3 Presentations
Class Party at location TBA
