The Tao of Sustainability: Sustainable Design in a Globalization Context

THE TAO OF SUSTAINABILITY
An International Conference on Sustainable Design in a Globalization Context
27-29 October 2011
http://www.conference.lens-china.org

Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, Beijing

Organizers:
Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, Beijing
School of Art and Design, Aalto University, Helsinki (formerly University of Art and Design Helsinki)

This conference explores the possibilities of design in developing sustainable solutions for the future of mankind.

The constantly accelerating globalization with its rapidly growing flow of artefacts and consumption is a burden not only to the natural environment but to civilizations, communities and individuals. The deepening ecological crisis is a call also for design: in which ways can it help in solving problems of sustainability in the prevailing context of globalization?

Design as a reflection of the development of human civilization and as a powerful catalyst to social, economic and cultural developments, is also confronted with the opportunities and challenges brought by these current megatrends.

MAIN THEME:
Sustainable Design Strategies in a Global Context

THEMES OF PARALLEL SESSIONS:
- the direction and strategies of design in a global context
- social innovation and sustainable design
- culture and sustainable design
- pedagogy in sustainable design education
- methodologies of sustainable design
- service design/sustainability
- business aspect of sustainable design
- sustainable living environment

DEADLINE FOR POSTER SESSION: 29 April 2011

All inquiries to this address: sustainability@126.com