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NEW YORK, March 17, 2009. Tasked with developing design solutions to address the global water crisis, design students across the world rose to the challenge in force.
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All around us, we see organizations and communities that need to change. The job for design is everywhere. I would like the people who come through our design education program to become embedded in thousands of places, helping our species evolve from selfish users of resources to expanders and creators of resources. And for that, while there is no “studio” involved, we hope you join us.

SumMap

Open Green Map is a social mapping platform that enables the public to share information about green living resources such as farmers markets, solar sites, bike lanes and parks in their communities. With the launch of an iPhone app, users may now explore, embed and export a growing collection of maps on their mobile phones.

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A privately held electric car company, headquartered in Southern California, sought to unveil its nontraditional vehicle in an equally nontraditional space—a shopping mall.

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Designers welcome the challenges of designing within constraints; sensitivity to the environmental, economic, social and cultural implications of design is central to the professional designer’s ethical commitment.

Filed Under: Why Design Tags: eco issues, sustainability
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The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 is an international competition held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for interdisciplinary student/faculty teams to design and build solar-powered, energy-efficient homes. Team Living Light of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, was among the few selected to compete.

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Patagonia is recognized as a leader in materials innovation and for a commitment to quality, authenticity, functionality and sustainability at every level. Julie Gilhart, fashion director for Barneys, presents the Corporate Leadership Award to Patagonia, accepted by Rob BonDurant, VP of marketing.
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