Universities’ intermediary role in the “design for sustainability” field

Case studies from the Netherlands and Turkey

Journal article (2017)

Authors

E. Kucuksayrac Design for Sustainability - IDE , Istanbul Technical University
R. Wever Linköping University, Design for Sustainability - IDE
J. C. Brezet Aalborg University, Design for Sustainability - IDE
Research Group
Design for Sustainability (IDE) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Department

Sustainable Design Engineering

Research Group

Design for Sustainability

Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the intermediary role of universities in spreading design for sustainability into industry.

Design/methodology/approach – Three case studies were undertaken on Delft University of Technology, Design for Sustainability Program from The Netherlands; a center on sustainable consumption and production; and Prof. Göksel Demirer from Middle East Technical University, Environmental
Engineering Department from Turkey.

Findings – The process and evolution of the intermediary roles of the cases are explained. Three types of structures, through which universities undertake intermediary role, are investigated via the cases studies, a program, a center and an individual scientist.

Originality/value – This study is a first attempt to investigate the intermediary role of universities in the design for sustainability field.

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