Sustainable Design | Benjamin Goh | TEDxGerman European School Singapore Youth

Core Principles of Sustainable Design - Sustainable design aims to maximize health and well-being while minimizing environmental impact, enabling future generations to meet their needs [1] - Sustainable design integrates with pre-existing natural features like wind, water, and natural habitats to optimize designs and reduce energy consumption [6] - Sustainable innovation harnesses nature's ingenuity, drawing inspiration from natural designs to improve well-being and mental health [9][10] - Data drives sustainability by enabling better decision-making in product development through the analysis of vast amounts of information [12] Benefits of Sustainable Design - Spaces designed with sustainability in mind result in better community bonding and social development [4] - Sustainable design increases accessibility and productivity by considering the livability and quality of life for all users [4] - Connection to nature significantly boosts well-being, up to four times as much as socioeconomic status [11] - Biophilic design, incorporating natural elements, can lower signs of anxiety in just 4 minutes [10] Implementation and Future Directions - The industry encourages incorporating sustainable design principles into all inventions, regardless of size [16] - Machine learning can be used to analyze user interactions and optimize layouts and assets in design projects [17] - Sustainable design creates synergy between individuals, communities, data, and nature, potentially leading to a golden age of human innovation [18]