IB Design Technology Topic 2.3 Energy Utilization, Storage and Distribution Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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Energy Utilization, Storage, and Distribution

Resource management and sustainable production focus on three key issues:
1. Consumption of raw materials
2. Consumption of energy
3. Production of waste
These factors are crucial for managing resources effectively and making production more sustainable.

Tip

Think about how each design choice impacts these three areas.
This mindset will help you create more sustainable solutions.

Nature and Aims of Design

Nature of Design

Efficient energy use is a critical consideration for designers today.
The goal is to reduce the energy required for products or services by:
1. Using newer technologies
2. Implementing creative system

Example

Driving less is energy conservation, while driving the same distance with a higher mileage car is energy efficiency.

Concepts and Principles

Embodied Energy

Definition

Embodied Energy

Embodied Energy is the total energy required to produce and maintain a product or service. It helps designers understand the energy impact of their choices.

Components of Embodied Energy

Materials: Energy used to extract and produce materials
Transport: Energy used to move materials to factories or sites
Assembly: Energy used in construction or production
Recurring: Energy for maintenance or use
Recycling: Energy for recycling at end-of-life

Strategies for Reducing Embodied Energy

Use less material
Minimize scrap through design choices
Select low-embodied-energy materials
Choose low-energy construction systems
Use naturally available or renewable materials
Opt for durable materials and components
Prioritize reusable and recyclable materials

Example

A plastic water bottle has embodied energy from:

Oil extraction (to make plastic)
Plastic production (factories process it into a bottle)
Transportation (moving it to stores)
Refrigeration (energy to keep it cold)
Disposal or recycling (energy to break it down)

Tip

Note

Key Idea: The more steps in production and transport, the higher the embodied energy.

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Energy Utilization, Storage, and Distribution

Resource management and sustainable production focus on three key issues:
1. Consumption of raw materials
2. Consumption of energy
3. Production of waste
These factors are crucial for managing resources effectively and making production more sustainable.

Tip

Think about how each design choice impacts these three areas.
This mindset will help you create more sustainable solutions.

Nature and Aims of Design

Nature of Design

Efficient energy use is a critical consideration for designers today.
The goal is to reduce the energy required for products or services by:
1. Using newer technologies
2. Implementing creative system

Example

Driving less is energy conservation, while driving the same distance with a higher mileage car is energy efficiency.

Concepts and Principles

Embodied Energy

Definition

Embodied Energy

Embodied Energy is the total energy required to produce and maintain a product or service. It helps designers understand the energy impact of their choices.

Components of Embodied Energy

Materials: Energy used to extract and produce materials
Transport: Energy used to move materials to factories or sites
Assembly: Energy used in construction or production
Recurring: Energy for maintenance or use
Recycling: Energy for recycling at end-of-life

Strategies for Reducing Embodied Energy

Use less material
Minimize scrap through design choices
Select low-embodied-energy materials
Choose low-energy construction systems
Use naturally available or renewable materials
Opt for durable materials and components
Prioritize reusable and recyclable materials

Example

A plastic water bottle has embodied energy from:

Oil extraction (to make plastic)
Plastic production (factories process it into a bottle)
Transportation (moving it to stores)
Refrigeration (energy to keep it cold)
Disposal or recycling (energy to break it down)

Tip

Note

Key Idea: The more steps in production and transport, the higher the embodied energy.

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1. Human factors and ergonomics3 subtopics

2. Resource management and sustainable production6 subtopics

3. Modelling5 subtopics

4. Final production11 subtopics

5. Innovation and design7 subtopics

6. Classic design2 subtopics

7. User-centered design (HL)5 subtopics

8. Sustainability in design (HL)4 subtopics

9. Innovation and markets (HL)5 subtopics

10. Commercial production (HL)5 subtopics

IB Design Technology 2.3 Energy Utilization, Storage and Distribution Notes

1. Human factors and ergonomics3 subtopics

2. Resource management and sustainable production6 subtopics

3. Modelling5 subtopics

4. Final production11 subtopics

5. Innovation and design7 subtopics

6. Classic design2 subtopics

7. User-centered design (HL)5 subtopics

8. Sustainability in design (HL)4 subtopics

9. Innovation and markets (HL)5 subtopics

10. Commercial production (HL)5 subtopics

Energy Utilization, Storage, and Distribution

Nature and Aims of Design

Nature of Design

Concepts and Principles

Embodied Energy

Components of Embodied Energy

Strategies for Reducing Embodied Energy

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Energy Utilization, Storage, and Distribution

Nature and Aims of Design

Nature of Design

Concepts and Principles

Embodied Energy

Components of Embodied Energy

Strategies for Reducing Embodied Energy

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