I am here in Las Vegas right now and its odd because everything we build is temporary, however no one ever thinks about how these things we build will come apart and what will be done with them after we take them down. I think that modular has become so popular with regards to building but I think the time has come for thought on modular dismantling and re-use…Just an add to your super comments before.

Hi Joon Yan,

I fully agree with your insight. Creating and designing better products that create this bond is one perfect example of fostering a sustainable behavior by encouraging people to love their product more and hence keeping by their side longer.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

I once read an interview between naoto fukasawa and kenya hara and they were mentioning that we design to influence people’s behaviors. They wanted people to feel ‘like this is enough’ from the products that we are using. Rather than forever being unsatisfied and buying ever more and seemingly ‘better’ products when the one we have works perfectly well.

The only way I see this happening is if an emotional attachment is created between man and product, too bad this is easier said then done.

I highly suggest the “cradle 2 cradle” book if anyone hasn’t read it…really is an eye-opener that all designers should have a read of. The cradle 2 cradle approach (rather than cradle to grave) changes your way of approaching design when it comes to design thinking. Too often than not, sustainability practices come as an “afterthought” rather than being an intrisic ideal from the very beginning and throughout every process.

Very interesting what the people above have mentioned also. Good to see people really engaging in this matter! :]