Host: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Name : [in Japanese]
Date : September 11, 2022 - September 14, 2022
Generally, 80% of a product's environmental requirements are determined at the design stage, and material selection at the design stage for environmental considerations is said to be of utmost importance (1). Material design through material selection requires the embodiment of knowledge about various materials. This report describes a methodology for environmentally friendly product design at all stages of product development. First, the need for environmentally friendly product design throughout the entire process was confirmed, and the product design process is divided into seven phases, with necessary actions for each step. Next, specific measures for material design for environmentally friendly product design are presented, and the design of the wall of an energy-efficient house using solar energy is used as an example of material design. Based on the "1DCAE" concept, design conditions and goals are determined, and materials are designed to achieve the goals. The material design results obtained are discussed from the viewpoint of environmental evaluation. It is shown that ideas generated by environmental considerations can create even more significant business opportunities.
