DESIGN RESOURCE 17 EMBODIED ENERGY LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

DESIGN RESOURCE 17: EMBODIED ENERGY & LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS JUNIOR CYCLE WOOD TECHNOLOGY STRAND: Design Thinking ELEMENT: Environment & Sustainability LEARNING OUTCOMES: 2. 13 DEFINITION OF EMBODIED ENERGY! Embodied energy is the sum of all the energy required to produce any goods or services, considered as if that energy was incorporated or 'embodied' in the product itself. (www. ice. org. uk 2019) WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? When designing, especially when thinking sustainably, it is important to consider the impact on the environment that the materials you use have and what you can do to mitigate the future impact of your product. Landfill EMBODIED ENERGY (EE) CHART [GIGAJOULES (GJ)] K-W-L 0 50 100 150 200 250 What I Know What I Want to Know What I Learned Raw Recycling Materials STEEL STAINLESS STEEL ALUMINIUM COPPER TIMBER PLASTIC The Embodied Energy information is the basis for understanding the carbon footprint and lifecycle analysis of materials and products. (Life Cycle Analysis) In addition it also informs Manufacturing ‘Cradle to Grave and WALKING DEBATE (5 -8 Minutes) Cradle to Cradle’ a more sustainable material than Concrete? processes. Product Footprint Embodied Energy & Is Timber Life Analysis Is Steel a. Cycle more sustainable material than Glass? CONCRETE Usage MASONRY GLASS FABRIC Is Product PLASTER Footprint important regarding Design Processes? Distribution STONE “Core Thinking in the Design Process” CERAMICS JUNIOR CYCLE WO O D T E C H N O L O G Y SCOILNET DESIGN 1 JOE LYSTER 2019/20 RESOURCES