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What is eco-design?
Why is Design Victoria focusing on eco-design?
Eco-design – or known internationally as ‘design for the environment’ or ‘design for sustainability’, is crucial in moving Victoria towards a more sustainable future.
Design Victoria is partnering with the Centre for Design at RMIT University – leaders in eco-design research and industry professionals to deliver the Business Ready eco-design seminar and workshop series for designers, design consultancies and in-house design teams.
The seminars and workshops will impart strategies for the effective integration of environmental considerations into design. More information and updates throughout the series is available at designvic.com.
Seminar overview
Eco-design is not a future phenomenon - it is here now.
Engaging with sustainability initiatives present many opportunities and advantages for Victoria’s design industry professionals. Sustainability and environmentally sensitive products are rapidly becoming one of the key drivers for commercial advantage, defining industry leaders along the way.
This introductory seminar will provide an overview of the fundamental eco-design principles and strategies adopted by industry and how best to guide your clients through the sustainability journey.
Keynote speaker
Mick Pearce – DesignInc and architect of CH2 building
Case study presentation
Rose Read – Manager of Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association’s recycling program, MobileMuster
Panel – Question and answer session
Rose Read – Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association
Mick Pearce – DesignInc and architect of CH2 building
Andrew Carr – Manager Life Cycle Assessment, Centre for Design RMIT University
Seminar details
Tuesday 30 September 2008
6.00 pm to 9.00pm
Registration: 5.45 pm
Digital Harbour
Ground Floor, Innovation Building
1010 La Trobe Street, Docklands
Free bookings
RSVP by Friday 26 September 2008
Bookings are essential. Please book early as places are limited.
To RSVP please click ‘Register for Event’ below and register your details.
Please direct further enquiries to David McLachlan on +61 3 9925 4195 or events@designvic.com
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Related links
Centre for Design at RMIT University - www.cfd.rmit.edu.au