Project 9: Soul Shift

Project 9: Soul Shift

8th October 2010

0900-1200

Today, Dr. Wan had issued us an assignment again. In this time, we do not make any structure; we just have to use our mind to create an abstract for our major.

9A: In a group of 5/major, produce a 300 words abstact of a paper on the given subtopic, to be submitted to mind shift. Submit on A4 portrait, Monday 11 Oct, 0900

9B: In the same group, produce a 1500 word paper. Selected papers shall presented at Mind Shift on 25th Oct 2010.

9C: Also provide an A2 poster paper to be exhibited at Mind Shift on 25 Oct.

My major is interior design. My group member has Chang Shing Iee, Hong Hui Yi, Chin Mei Thong, and Emran. The topic that had been given for our major is “We are the ones we've been waiting for". All of us also had been given a subtopic there are responsibility, sustainable design, communication, skill and knowledge, and attitude of work. I had chosen sustainable design as my subtopic and below are my product.

Project 9A: 300 word abstract

Sustainable design or environmental design is the design which can minimize the impact to the environment. This was a kind of design that produces a product or service which is made from renewable resources and makes the user feels closely with the natural environment. These designs have completely harmony with the man, nature and the spirit of the place. The importance of sustainability also depends on economic, ecological and social principle.

Project 9B: 1500 words

As a designer, we have to play our responsibility in order to save our earth since there is a lot of pollution and our earth was facing 2012 problem. Sustainable design or environmental design is the design which can minimize the impact to the environment and minimizes importation of goods and energy as well as the generation of waste. This was a kind of design that produces a product or service which is made from renewable resources and makes the user feels closely with the natural environment comply with the principles of economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

The mission of sustainability design is to create and build a home or community which is completely harmony with man, nature and the spirit of the place.
- Harmony with man
The home is the place or space which can provide the feeling of comfortable, privacy, and security to human and this all things will comes from the sensitively design from the designer in some of the aspects such as light, furniture, texture, colour and so on. The use of the natural materials and good ventilation can ensure the healthiest quality indoor environment.
- Harmony with Nature
As a designer, we work harmony with the nature and green environment. For example: the sun is an integral part of the home design. It provides daylight for us and heating the home in the winter season. We also use the solar energy to generate electricity. Besides, the natural flow of water is taken into consideration to keep the foundation and site dry and to prevent excessive run off to nearby streams. Therefore, to reduce the pollution and depletion of resources, we can maximize the energy efficiency and water efficiency.
- Harmony with Spirit of the place
Every place has its own unique beauty and nature of the landscape that comes from unique history. As sustainable designer, we have respecting the region’s culture and history and responsible to being a positive influence on the people and natural beauty of the place.

In addition, there are some of the principles that designer have to follow in order to generate a sustainable development and energy independence:
· Understanding Place
· Connecting with Nature
· Understanding Natural Processes
· Understanding Environmental Impact
· Embracing Co-creative Design Processes
· Understanding People