Whole System Design is increasingly being seen as one of the most cost-effective ways to both increase the productivity and reduce the negative environmental impacts of an engineered system.A focus on design is critical; as the output from this stage of the project locks in most of the economic and environmental performance of the designed system throughout its life; which can span from a few years to many decades. Indeed; it is now widely acknowledged that all designers - particularly engineers; architects and industrial designers - need to be able to understand and implement a whole system design approach.This book provides a clear design methodology; based on leading efforts in the field; and is supported by worked examples that demonstrate how advances in energy; materials and water productivity can be achieved through applying an integrated approach to sustainable engineering. Chapters 1-5 outline the approach and explain how it can be implemented to enhance the established Systems Engineering framework. Chapters 6-10 demonstrate; through detailed worked examples; the application of the approach to industrial pumping systems; passenger vehicles; electronics and computer systems; temperature control of buildings; and domestic water systems.Published with The Natural Edge Project; the World Federation of Engineering Organizations; UNESCO and the Australian Government.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good buyBy Lisa PajaroA very interesting book for those artsts "en panne" dinspiration. . It expresses the problems that many artists meet but rarely talk about. I shall re read it several times.14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. I SO NEED THIS BOOK!By Bo BrownI am one of the "beginning artists" at whom this book is aimed. (Just give me a moment to giggle at the person who complained that a book called "The Blank Canvas" is for painters. Okay; Im over it.) This concise; easy to digest (but certainly not simplistic) text gives suggestions on how to find subjects on your own; which is where I am in my art; I need to know HOW to get ideas. Its not written in that mucky; "Vein of Metallic Glitter" mode; either. I believe anyone who makes visual art (drawings; paintings; sculpture; computer art; for instance)--and who is "stuck"--will find this useful. Also; it gives very helpful advice on good art habits that will help you keep flexible and open to what actually constitutes a subject. (BTW; if you are a writer; Id suggest "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott or "Writing Down the Bones" by Natalie Goldberg; for similar but more writerly :) suggestions.)Well worth what I paid for it; and a welcome addition to my art library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Grows with you. As your craft progresses; you will make it your inspiration.By Alice M.Ok first read through; if you read it again you find yourself highlighting; if you read again you may write in the margins