Overall reflection

Overall, this course is very useful for me, course design is creative. Also these articles are very helpful and I have learned how to write reflection of a article. Moreover, I can understand what all lecturers talk about, as an international student, which is very important for me. The most significant thing is that I have learned new knowledge from this course. For example, just as my reflection said, I rethink how to design a sustainable building without meaningless consumption and change. These all will help with my other assignments and future design. At the end of this reflection, I want to thank all lecturers. It is a wonderful time and I really enjoy it.

Week 12 post-session reflection

Actually, I really like to eat frozen fruit, it tastes like milk shake but without milk. But I thought this would cause more electricity, also it is not good for health, so I change this habit and now I will not freeze them anymore. Another thing I think is beneficial for the environment is that I moved my home from Maroubra to Kingsford, which can reduce car use and save time. these small things can change lots for me. Everyone can contribute to energy conservation and reduction of emissions.

I really concern about that I often go out with Uber, which would increase energy consumption. I did not like to walk or take public transportation before, because in my mind, these types of transportation waste time. However, I would like to change it and try to use public transportation.

I would like to eat less meat in order to reduce carbon emissions, but it is difficult to me because I do like eating meat. Thus, I decide to reduce the amount of meat each meal. By doing this, I think I can finally be a vegetarian.

I don’t know if my bank is funding climate catastrophe, I would like to find it. 

Week 12 in-session reflection

Designers are trying their best to make the building more sustainable, however, some continue to use meaningless change to develop ‘sustainable building’. This unnecessary elements of design waste consumption.

I am used to think sustainable design has many advantages, but after this lecture, I recognize that there are still some issues. This lecture helps me to rethink how to design in a sustainable way.