A Preliminary Study of Material Applications in Sustainable Design

Abstract

In recent years, sustainability issues have been widely recognized by various sectors worldwide; therefore, this concept should be extensively integrated into university education. This study takes the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and architectural design courses as an example to provide possibilities for the reuse of discarded concrete on campus, seeking opportunities to fulfill sustainable development on campus. Results showed that: (1) The course planning, operation, communication, SDG integration, and overall satisfaction were all well-received by the students. (2) By integrating the SDGs into the architecture design course and inter-school exchange activities, students quickly gained a better understanding of the SDGs and were able to contribute to promoting a sustainable campus. (3) The guidance provided by the teacher is crucial. To focus on the discussion topics, it is recommended to concentrate on one or two topics at a time to have in-depth discussions. (4) It is better to operate the course at a real site to allow students to experience and address real issues. In this case, the proposed solutions can have close ties with the environment of the site to truly embody the spirit of the SDGs.

Keywords

• sustainable design
• sustainable campus
• diverse material applications
• SDGs