Ambition
To develop and test a portfolio of eco-design strategies for product–service systems (PSS) that support all design phases: architectural design, material and component selection, lifecycle design from cradle to cradle, impact assessment, and the design of services and communication to foster social innovation and behavioural change.
Development of methodologies for the architectural design of PSS (e.g., zero waste and lower energy use), and for the design and finishing of smart, bio-based or bio-inspired materials and components.
Creation of metaverse environments for streamlined PSS development, tailor-made design methodologies, and integrated systems to enhance eco-efficiency in production.
Development of cradle-to-cradle design approaches for reuse, recycling and regeneration of PSS; lifecycle assessment of these approaches; and redesign of production processes to reduce energy consumption and raw material use.
