Integrating Sustainability Principals into Design Education

  • Unique Paper ID: 173295
  • PageNo: 2794-2798
  • Abstract:
  • As architecture educators, we have long believed that design has the power to shape not only the spaces we live in but also the future of our planet. The challenges of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality demand that we rethink how we approach the built environment. In our teaching, we strive to integrate sustainability principles into every aspect of design, equipping students with the tools, knowledge, and mindset needed to create responsible, environmentally conscious solutions. Akey part of our approach is introducing students to sustainable materials and practices that promote a circular, low-impact approach to architecture. Through organizing and teaching sustainable cane workshops, along with participating in sustainability-focused design competitions, we aim to inspire the next generation of architects to design with both innovation and responsibility.

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BibTeX

@article{173295,
        author = {Prof . H. Chinna Saidulu and Ar.Manu},
        title = {Integrating Sustainability Principals into Design Education},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {2794-2798},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173295},
        abstract = {As architecture educators, we have long believed that design has the power to shape not only the spaces we live in but also the future of our planet. The challenges of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality demand that we rethink how we approach the built environment. In our teaching, we strive to integrate sustainability principles into every aspect of design, equipping students with the tools, knowledge, and mindset needed to create responsible, environmentally conscious solutions. Akey part of our approach is introducing students to sustainable materials and practices that promote a circular, low-impact approach to architecture. Through organizing and teaching sustainable cane workshops, along with participating in sustainability-focused design competitions, we aim to inspire the next generation of architects to design with both innovation and responsibility.},
        keywords = {sustainably, environmental impact},
        month = {February},
        }

Cite This Article

Saidulu, P. .. H. C., & Ar.Manu, (2025). Integrating Sustainability Principals into Design Education. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 11(9), 2794–2798.

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