Development of Design Exploration Technology Considering Environmental Impact

Abstract

Recently, there has been a demand for compliance with European environmental regulations and initiatives towards zero carbon dioxide emissions, necessitating the consideration of environmental impacts during product development. In particular, it is essential to explore the use of recycled materials, the reuse of components that make up products, and the ease of disassembly. In this context, we propose a search method using graph convolutional networks to identify candidates for parts that can be made from recycled materials. We have developed a technology to search for potential sites for the application of recycled materials based on the required specifications. By searching for candidates using the parts list, we can reduce the amount of work needed for environmental evaluation. This report discusses the technology to explore potential sites for the application of recycled materials and present them as design proposals.