It is human nature to "make things," but excessive "industry" (manufacturing) has been destroying the earth and causing global warming and climate change. While we can reduce the burden on the earth by promoting digitalization of the parts that can be digitally replaced, the part that requires "materials" for human survival cannot be reduced to zero. In this context, this lecture will first learn about the globally emerging "Circular Design" concept in order to shift away from "mass-production, mass-consumption, mass-disposal" manufacturing and toward a new type of manufacturing based on resource recycling, while applying the power of digital technology. The goal of this course is to envision a new circulatory system that is suited to cultural and regional characteristics, while also taking into consideration Japan's unique culture and processing system.
This course is offered in collaboration with the Center for Circular Design and Digital Manufacturing Creation, Global Research Institute, Keio University.
https://www.kgri.keio.ac.jp/project/2020/C20-09.html
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