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 (US)
Title of host publicationBioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication X
EditorsMato Knez, Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Raul J. Martin-Palma
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510635258
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
EventBioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication X 2020 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: Apr 27 2020May 8 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume11374
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceBioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication X 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period4/27/205/8/20

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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