Sustainable Design

Sustainable design research focuses on creating environmentally responsible products and systems, primarily by optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact. Current efforts leverage machine learning, including reinforcement learning, meta-learning, and natural language processing (e.g., BERT models), to improve energy efficiency in buildings and appliances, analyze sustainability reports, and even extract design improvements from online customer reviews. These advancements offer significant potential for improving resource management, informing policy decisions, and accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable future across various sectors.