Module


15 min.

Design for sustainability


Module overview

Learn at your own pace with these design for sustainability videos from ASME and Autodesk.

In this module, you’ll learn: 

  • What sustainability is and why it matters.
  • How to have a mindset for sustainability as an engineer.
  • What the “Triple Bottom Line” is and why it matters.
  • How value chain and supply chains impact our environment.
  • The impact of product lifecycle on design solutions.
  • How to use product lifecycle tools.
  • What the “systems approach” is and why it matters.
  • Ethical considerations and dilemmas.
  • What microplastics are and design factors to consider when removing the