Evaluating Sustainability - Critical Reflection Framework

Aim

The aim of this sustainability assessment is to support structured and critical thinking about how a proposed design solution impacts environmental, social, and economic dimensions, using a step-by-step approach. It provides a foundation that can later be connected to more detailed, quantitative assessment methods.

Learning Outcome

Evaluate the sustainability of the implementation and operation of an engineering design.

How to Use This Material

Working in your teams, read through the material page by page. Watch how all 5 steps work together. Then you'll apply the same process to your project. Ask questions and ensure everyone is confident before moving from one page to the next.