Introducing systems oriented design for complex societal contexts in design engineering education

Costa, Jairo da; Santos, Ana Laura Rodrigues; Diehl, Jan Carel

doi:10.7577/formakademisk.1460

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“…Resources (e.g., fossil fuel, renewables) Environmental Lack of environmental awareness Source: Based on [33,34].…”

Section: Lack Of Policies Relevant To Energy Povertymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These constraints constitute barriers to problem solvers and affect the development and implementation of energy solutions in ways vastly different from constraints experienced in middle-/high-income contexts [34]. Consequently, sustainable energy solutions must integrate a range of comprehensive products, services, and systems to overcome constraints and provide access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy solutions in low-income markets.…”

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Towards Systems-Oriented Energy Solutions: A Multilevel Analysis of a Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program in Brazil

2019

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There is a consensus among scholars and practitioners that energy solutions, such as electricity services and related products and systems, are paramount to the ability of nations to overcome environmental and social issues. As a result, policymakers and problem solvers in emerging economies have shown a keen interest in the transition to sustainable energy systems. Nevertheless, the design of sustainable energy solutions in low-income markets presents many challenges, such as those related to limited financial resources and poor infrastructure. In low-income markets, the adoption of a systems-oriented approach to product–service combinations may represent a promising alternative to traditional design approaches and result in a more socially and environmentally sound path to economic development. Building on design theory grounded in systems theory, this paper analyzes multiple aggregation levels of the sociotechnical system of a low-income energy efficiency program in Brazil. In this study, the authors examined findings from the literature, carried out field observations, and had discussions with practitioners and experts. The study identifies constraints that hinder energy solutions that could achieve higher levels of socioeconomic and environmental benefits in low-income energy markets. Based on the findings, the paper provides insights into sustainable energy transitions and concludes that low-income energy efficiency programs can be improved through design-led policy and stakeholder collaboration.

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“…Resources (e.g., fossil fuel, renewables) Environmental Lack of environmental awareness Source: Based on [33,34].…”

Section: Lack Of Policies Relevant To Energy Povertymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Lack Of Policies Relevant To Energy Povertymentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards Systems-Oriented Energy Solutions: A Multilevel Analysis of a Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program in Brazil

2019

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“…In the literature on sustainable design, the application of PSS models to DRE has been advocated as a suitable approach for the development of sustainable energy solutions in low-income and emerging economies (Costa Junior and Diehl 2013; Emili, Ceschin, and Harrison 2016;Costa Junior, Santos, and Diehl 2017). For the purposes of this study, the intention of the pilot course was to test the integration of systems thinking and PSS design as a way to build capacity for design engineering students at that Ugandan university.…”

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Educating for a systems design approach to complex societal problems

Costa

Diehl

Secomandi³

2018

Journal of Engineering Design

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Design education has devoted little attention to the topic of societal systems transformation in the context of sustainable development. This paper reports on a master's-level course that aims to build the capacity for design engineering students to adopt a Systems Design Approach comprised of the integration of Product-Service System (PSS) and Systems Thinking, in order to develop sustainable energy systems concepts. We identify key factors for skilful performance when designing solutions for complex societal problems. The findings suggest that design approaches grounded in systems thinking are promising for dealing with the increasing complexity of the societal problems which future generations of design professionals are expected to solve. An Open Learning E-Package (OLEP) was offered to support Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to introduce Product-Services Systems and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) models into their design curricula. We argue that capacity building for a systems design approach to complex societal problems, such as those faced in low-income energy markets, can support future generations of design engineers to take an active role in the development and widespread implementation of sustainable energy systems.

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Research on Sustainable Design Evaluation of Smart Education Based on the Internet of Things

Li,

Qiao,

Tian

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2023 IEEE Intl Conf on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, Intl Conf on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, Intl Conf

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Introducing systems oriented design for complex societal contexts in design engineering education

Cited by 3 publications

References 33 publications

Towards Systems-Oriented Energy Solutions: A Multilevel Analysis of a Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program in Brazil

Towards Systems-Oriented Energy Solutions: A Multilevel Analysis of a Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program in Brazil

Educating for a systems design approach to complex societal problems

Research on Sustainable Design Evaluation of Smart Education Based on the Internet of Things

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