Universities’ intermediary role in the “design for sustainability” field
Case studies from the Netherlands and Turkey
E. Kucuksayrac (Istanbul Technical University, TU Delft - Design for Sustainability)
R. Wever (Linköping University, TU Delft - Design for Sustainability)
Han Brezet (Aalborg University, TU Delft - Design for Sustainability)
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Abstract
Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the intermediary role of universities in spreading design for sustainability into industry.
Design/methodology/approach – Three case studies were undertaken on Delft University of Technology, Design for Sustainability Program from The Netherlands; a center on sustainable consumption and production; and Prof. Göksel Demirer from Middle East Technical University, Environmental
Engineering Department from Turkey.
Findings – The process and evolution of the intermediary roles of the cases are explained. Three types of structures, through which universities undertake intermediary role, are investigated via the cases studies, a program, a center and an individual scientist.
Originality/value – This study is a first attempt to investigate the intermediary role of universities in the design for sustainability field.
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