Sustainable Design Mindset
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Learning pathway summary
In this course, you will explore how sustainability can influence the way we think, design, and make decisions in everyday life, professional practice, and project work. The course introduces key concepts that help us understand global sustainability challenges and provides practical tools for integrating sustainability into projects and design processes.
You will learn how to think critically about environmental, social, and economic impacts, and how your actions—whether as a student, professional, or decision-maker—can contribute to creating more responsible and sustainable solutions.
The course is organised into five modules that gradually build your understanding and practical skills.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the concept of sustainability and sustainable mindset.
- Understand the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit) and the importance of long-term thinking.
- Recognise different levels of sustainability awareness.
- Apply systems thinking to analyse sustainability challenges.
- Understand the principles of sustainable design and circular economy.
- Apply the 6R framework when analysing products, services, or projects.
- Identify meaningful connections between projects and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Evaluate environmental, social, and economic impacts in project contexts.
Learning pathway details
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Corresponding SDGs
SDG3: Good health and well-being, SDG11: Sustainable cities and communities, SDG12: Responsible consumption and productionWorkload
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