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Design, Sustainability and Biomimetics

Code: VIS12200M

6 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours

Scientific Area: Design

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English

Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

3. Saúde de qualidade - Assegurar uma vida saudável e promover o bem-estar para todos, em todas as idades.

4. Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

10. Reduzir as desigualdades - Reduzir as desigualdades dentro dos países e entre eles.

11. Cidades e comunidades sustentáveis - Tornar as cidades e os assentamentos humanos inclusivos, seguros, resilientes e sustentáveis.

12. Produção e consumo sustentáveis - Assegurar padrões de produção e de consumo sustentáveis.

13. Ação climática - Tomar medidas urgentes para combater a mudança climática e seus impactos (*).

Learning Goals

Provide students with knowledge enabling them to identify and understand the concepts and principles
of Design for Sustainability and Biomimetic Design, in order to promote the exploration of design
solutions that integrate assumptions of both concepts. It is also UC goal to promote recognition of
innovation opportunities underlying the implementation of effectiveness notion, present in both
concepts, as well as promoting work processes grounded in collaborative methods, they also
fundamental for the validation of knowledge and Design solutions related to both areas.

1. Design and Sustainability
1.1 Definition and framework of Ecodesign and Design for Sustainability concepts
1.2. Definition and analysis of the intrinsic variables of the Product Life Cycle
1.3 Identification and analysis of business management strategies oriented towards the
success of Design for Sustainability implementation
1.4 Identification and analysis of Sustainable Designed products
1.5 Comparative analysis of Case Studies
2. Design and Biomimicry
2.1. Definition and framework of Biomimicry concept
2.2. Identification and analysis of research aimed strategies for the successful implementation of
Biomimicry processes
2.3. Biomimicry, its relation to efficiency and Sustainability concepts
2.4. Identification and analysis of Biomimetics Design products
2.5. Comparative analysis of Case Studies
3. Sustainability, Biomimicry and Collaborative Design: the importance of transdisciplinarity
4. Application of knowledge to a project.

Teaching Methods

The course articulates critical analysis, applied research, experimentation, and design development, adopting Research through Design (RtD) principles as an approach to knowledge production and integration through design. Discussion of theoretical frameworks, scientific literature, and case studies promotes understanding of the topics covered. Research and systemic analysis activities support the identification of challenges/opportunities. Methodological application exercises and design exploration (allow experimentation with strategies associated with sustainability, biomimicry, and regeneration. The development of project proposals promotes the integration of acquired knowledge. Moments of discussion and collective critique stimulate reflection and the justification of decisions. Interaction with specialists and partners fosters collaborative and transdisciplinary approaches. Autonomous study and critical reflection reinforce continuous learning.

Assessment

The assessment is continuous, requiring a minimum attendance of 75%. The remaining periods (Resit, Special, and Extraordinary) are subject to a mandatory Final Assessment.

Continuous Assessment:
Attendance and participation in classes ? 20%;
Work developed throughout the semester, supervised by the professor and submitted to at least one periodic evaluation ? 40%;
Presentation and defense of the project before a jury ? 40%.
The final grade results from the sum of the assessment components.

Final Assessment:
Work developed throughout the semester ? 40%;
Written assessment test on the course content ? 60%.
The final grade results from the sum of the two assessment components.

If deemed necessary to verify the extent to which the student has developed the knowledge and skills required for the course unit, the teaching staff may call the student for an oral examination, in accordance with paragraph 13 of article 110 of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora, ensuring the conditions set out in paragraph 4 of article 116 and paragraph 1 of article 118 of the same Regulations. The oral examination will account for 60% of the final grade for the course.