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Historians understand the important role that access to critical raw materials has played in the development of civilizations, however access to materials has regularly led to distrust and conflict. Near future material scarcity scenarios appear to be severe and could include a mix of price volatility, supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions. Materials scarcity would affect the supply side of a range of materials upon which high-tech and renewable energy industries rely. Historically, materials restrictions were placed by societies, onto themselves and were generally short term or limited in nature. The current materials scarcity challenge, whilst being self imposed, will be long term and global in nature. One fundamental challenge will be to explore historical case studies that give us a reference point to explore potential responses. There are numerous case studies over the 20th century – mainly driven by conflicts and sanctions. This paper examines one case in particular – that of Britain during World War Two. This case has a number of facets that make it very useful for analysis. The first of these is the length of time – counted in years. Secondly – the materials involved and in particular the metals and the lack of easily available substitutes. Thirdly - the role of secondary sourcing (recycling and reuse). Fourth – it explores the role of government in facilitating change. The final and prime facet of the case is the role of innovation and design. This paper will derive lessons that can be learnt from the case and show clearly how they may give indications of current responses to materials scarcity scenarios

As the world moves into an era of significant changes predicated by the challenge of sustainability, the future holds many questions, with serious consequences depending on the answers. Given the implications of these changes, the world’s design community needs to be constantly challenged to respond. To support conversations on what life will be like in 20 or 30 years and thus make the climate change debate more tangible, IDEO, a global design and innovation company, is hosting the Living Climate Change project and website. Moving the debate away from what we have to give up toward what we can create, the project is born from the conviction that design has a role to play in addressing the global issue of climate change. The scenarios IDEO developed (in movie clips) show how we may choose (or be forced) to abandon the old ways and change our behaviour. In partnership with IDEO, the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering of the Delft University of Technology applied the Living Climate Change method in their education on sustainable design. Over a ten-week period, nine student teams were asked to develop non-linear future scenarios and present these in short movie clips. This paper presents the results of this activity, reflects on the methods used (expert involvement, storytelling, scenario building, movie making) and the learning that took place. The main conclusion is that the Living Climate Change activity turned out to be a valuable tool for the students, helping them come to terms with complex and interlinked topics and how these might change the world and the way we live..

Societal stakeholders are expressing concerns over the increasing scarcity of critical elements on which high-tech industries rely. Geochemical rare elements are indispensable in producing high-tech products such as electronic gadgets and renewable energy technologies. The surge in demand for critical elements presents a risk of exhaustion of available mineral resources. The consequences appear severe and may include high price volatility, supply disruptions and geopolitical conflicts. Materials scarcity can affect the transition towards a sustainable society if supply shortages of critical elements curb the proliferation of green technologies. This situation presents the world with a range of multidimensional complex problems, sometimes termed ‘wicked’ problems. Industrial design engineers, with their multidisciplinary design approach, are well equipped to be able to thrive in such a period of change. Industrial design can contribute to more efficient use of scarce materials by exploring design options to eliminate or substitute them. Designing products for longer life spans, and facilitating predicted reuse as well as high intensity recycling can be part of possible solution strategies. This scoping paper reviews important aspects of material scarcity and aims to define and delineate the topic for the industrial design engineering community. The risk of material scarcity poses a challenge in finding innovative approaches and methods that will help to counteract the depletion of scarce materials. This prompts us to re-examine and reframe the curriculum of higher education in industrial design and to outline elements of a new agenda for resource-aware industrial design.

Societal stakeholders are expressing concerns over the increasing scarcity of critical elements on which high-tech industries rely. Geochemical rare elements are indispensable in producing high-tech products such as electronic gadgets and renewable energy technologies. The surge in demand for critical elements presents a risk of exhaustion of available mineral resources. The consequences appear severe and may include high price volatility, supply disruptions and geopolitical conflicts. Materials scarcity can affect the transition towards a sustainable society if supply shortages of critical elements curb the proliferation of green technologies. This situation presents the world with a range of multidimensional complex problems, sometimes termed ‘wicked’ problems. Industrial design engineers, with their multidisciplinary design approach, are well equipped to be able to thrive in such a period of change. Industrial design can contribute to more efficient use of scarce materials by exploring design options to eliminate or substitute them. Designing products for longer life spans, and facilitating predicted reuse as well as high intensity recycling can be part of possible solution strategies. This scoping paper reviews important aspects of material scarcity and aims to define and delineate the topic for the industrial design engineering community. The risk of material scarcity poses a challenge in finding innovative approaches and methods that will help to counteract the depletion of scarce materials. This prompts us to re-examine and reframe the curriculum of higher education in industrial design and to outline elements of a new agenda for resource-aware industrial design., Industrial Design Engineering

Historians understand the important role that access to critical raw materials has played in the development of civilizations, however access to materials has regularly led to distrust and conflict. Near future material scarcity scenarios appear to be severe and could include a mix of price volatility, supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions. Materials scarcity would affect the supply side of a range of materials upon which high-tech and renewable energy industries rely. Historically, materials restrictions were placed by societies, onto themselves and were generally short term or limited in nature. The current materials scarcity challenge, whilst being self imposed, will be long term and global in nature. One fundamental challenge will be to explore historical case studies that give us a reference point to explore potential responses. There are numerous case studies over the 20th century – mainly driven by conflicts and sanctions. This paper examines one case in particular – that of Britain during World War Two. This case has a number of facets that make it very useful for analysis. The first of these is the length of time – counted in years. Secondly – the materials involved and in particular the metals and the lack of easily available substitutes. Thirdly - the role of secondary sourcing (recycling and reuse). Fourth – it explores the role of government in facilitating change. The final and prime facet of the case is the role of innovation and design. This paper will derive lessons that can be learnt from the case and show clearly how they may give indications of current responses to materials scarcity scenarios

As the world moves into an era of significant changes predicated by the challenge of sustainability, the future holds many questions, with serious consequences depending on the answers. Given the implications of these changes, the world’s design community needs to be constantly challenged to respond. To support conversations on what life will be like in 20 or 30 years and thus make the climate change debate more tangible, IDEO, a global design and innovation company, is hosting the Living Climate Change project and website. Moving the debate away from what we have to give up toward what we can create, the project is born from the conviction that design has a role to play in addressing the global issue of climate change. The scenarios IDEO developed (in movie clips) show how we may choose (or be forced) to abandon the old ways and change our behaviour. In partnership with IDEO, the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering of the Delft University of Technology applied the Living Climate Change method in their education on sustainable design. Over a ten-week period, nine student teams were asked to develop non-linear future scenarios and present these in short movie clips. This paper presents the results of this activity, reflects on the methods used (expert involvement, storytelling, scenario building, movie making) and the learning that took place. The main conclusion is that the Living Climate Change activity turned out to be a valuable tool for the students, helping them come to terms with complex and interlinked topics and how these might change the world and the way we live..

Societal stakeholders are expressing concerns over the increasing scarcity of critical elements on which high-tech industries rely. Geochemical rare elements are indispensable in producing high-tech products such as electronic gadgets and renewable energy technologies. The surge in demand for critical elements presents a risk of exhaustion of available mineral resources. The consequences appear severe and may include high price volatility, supply disruptions and geopolitical conflicts. Materials scarcity can affect the transition towards a sustainable society if supply shortages of critical elements curb the proliferation of green technologies. This situation presents the world with a range of multidimensional complex problems, sometimes termed ‘wicked’ problems. Industrial design engineers, with their multidisciplinary design approach, are well equipped to be able to thrive in such a period of change. Industrial design can contribute to more efficient use of scarce materials by exploring design options to eliminate or substitute them. Designing products for longer life spans, and facilitating predicted reuse as well as high intensity recycling can be part of possible solution strategies. This scoping paper reviews important aspects of material scarcity and aims to define and delineate the topic for the industrial design engineering community. The risk of material scarcity poses a challenge in finding innovative approaches and methods that will help to counteract the depletion of scarce materials. This prompts us to re-examine and reframe the curriculum of higher education in industrial design and to outline elements of a new agenda for resource-aware industrial design.

Societal stakeholders are expressing concerns over the increasing scarcity of critical elements on which high-tech industries rely. Geochemical rare elements are indispensable in producing high-tech products such as electronic gadgets and renewable energy technologies. The surge in demand for critical elements presents a risk of exhaustion of available mineral resources. The consequences appear severe and may include high price volatility, supply disruptions and geopolitical conflicts. Materials scarcity can affect the transition towards a sustainable society if supply shortages of critical elements curb the proliferation of green technologies. This situation presents the world with a range of multidimensional complex problems, sometimes termed ‘wicked’ problems. Industrial design engineers, with their multidisciplinary design approach, are well equipped to be able to thrive in such a period of change. Industrial design can contribute to more efficient use of scarce materials by exploring design options to eliminate or substitute them. Designing products for longer life spans, and facilitating predicted reuse as well as high intensity recycling can be part of possible solution strategies. This scoping paper reviews important aspects of material scarcity and aims to define and delineate the topic for the industrial design engineering community. The risk of material scarcity poses a challenge in finding innovative approaches and methods that will help to counteract the depletion of scarce materials. This prompts us to re-examine and reframe the curriculum of higher education in industrial design and to outline elements of a new agenda for resource-aware industrial design., Industrial Design Engineering

In recent years, the implementation of sustainability into the curricula of engineering has become increasingly important. This paper focuses on the experiences of integrating sustainability in Design Engineering education in the academic bachelor programs at Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands, at the University College of West-Flanders in Belgium, and at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The different approaches are described and discussed. This paper aims to share insights and lessons learned in how to accomplish true integration of sustainability in bachelor course curricula of Industrial Design Engineering., Design Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering

In recent years, the implementation of sustainability into the curricula of engineering has become increasingly important. This paper focuses on the experiences of integrating sustainability in Design Engineering education in the academic bachelor programs at Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands, at the University College of West-Flanders in Belgium, and at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The different approaches are described and discussed. This paper aims to share insights and lessons learned in how to accomplish true integration of sustainability in bachelor course curricula of Industrial Design Engineering., Design Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Document(en) uit de collectie Chemische Procestechnologie, DelftChemTech, Applied Sciences

Document(en) uit de collectie Chemische Procestechnologie, DelftChemTech, Applied Sciences