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Innovation Inspired by Nature: Applications of Biomimicry in Engineering Design
(MDPI, 2024-08-30) Aguilar-Planet, Teresa; Peralta-Álvarez, María Estela; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP992: Diseño e Ingeniería
Sustainable development is increasingly driving the trend toward the application of biomimicry as a strategy to generate environmentally friendly solutions in the design of industrial products. Nature-inspired design can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by improving efficiency and minimizing the environmental impact of each design. This research conducted an analysis of available biomimetic knowledge, highlighting the most applied tools and methodologies in each industrial sector. The primary objective was to identify sectors that have experienced greater adoption of biomimicry and those where its application is still in its early stages. Additionally, by applying the available procedures and tools to a selected case study (technologies in marine environments), the advantages and challenges of the methodologies and procedures were determined, along with potential gaps and future research directions necessary for widespread implementation of biomimetics in the industry. These results provide a comprehensive approach to biomimicry applied to more sustainable practices in product design and development.
Co-design and evaluation of an audio podcast about sustainable development goals for undergraduate nursing and midwifery students
(BioMed Central, 2024-11-05) Anderson, Tara; Stark, Patrick; Craig, Stephanie; McMullan, Johanna; Anderson, Gail; Hughes, Clare; Gormley, Kevin; Killough, Jane; McLaughlin-Borlace, Nuala; Steele, Laura; Lynch, Laura; Sánchez-Martín, Jesús; Zamora-Polo, Francisco; Rodman, Adam; Li, Rongrong; Mitchell, Gary; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP990: Proyectos de Ingeniería
Background Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are universally recognised targets designed to combat pov‑ erty, inequality, and climate change. However, there exists limited awareness and understanding of these goals among nursing and midwifery students. To address this knowledge gap, a co-designed audio podcast was introduced as an educational tool to enhance students’ comprehension of SDGs and their relevance to the healthcare profession. Methods A prospective study was conducted at Queen’s University Belfast, involving 566 frst-year nursing and mid‑ wifery students. A 60-minute SDG podcast, co-designed with students and stakeholders, was made accessible within the university’s learning management system. Pre- and post-test questionnaires were administered to assess changes in students’ knowledge levels and attitudes toward SDGs. Additionally, 37 participants engaged in focus group interviews six months after listening to the podcast to explore their experiences and refections. Quantitative data was analysed using paired t-tests and descriptive statistics, while qualitative data was analysed thematically. Results The podcast signifcantly increased students’ awareness of SDGs and their understanding of the goals’ relevance to their profession and personal lives. Post-test scores showed substantial improvements across all three sub-scales: knowledge, professional relevance, and personal relevance. Moreover, participants rated the podcast as a valuable learning resource with high acceptability, although some expressed uncertainty about replay intentions. Focus group interviews revealed three themes, including 1) More than you know’, which described how participants developed new knowledge and understanding about SDGs, 2) ‘Nurse-Midwife Nudges’, which illuminated how par‑ ticipants made minor changes to their behaviour and 3) ‘Fitting Format’, which highlighted how participants favoured the use of an audio podcast to learn about SDGs. Discussion This study demonstrates the potential of audio podcasts as an efective and engaging tool for increas‑ ing awareness and understanding of SDGs among nursing and midwifery students. The results suggest that such interventions can positively impact students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behavioural intentions regarding the SDGs. The findings also emphasise the importance of co-design in developing educational resources tailored to the specific needs and preferences of students.
Innovation Inspired by Nature: Applications of Biomimicry in Engineering Design
(MDPI, 2024-08-30) Aguilar-Planet, Teresa; Peralta-Álvarez, María Estela; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP992: Diseño e Ingeniería
Sustainable development is increasingly driving the trend toward the application of biomimicry as a strategy to generate environmentally friendly solutions in the design of industrial products. Nature-inspired design can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by improving efficiency and minimizing the environmental impact of each design. This research conducted an analysis of available biomimetic knowledge, highlighting the most applied tools and methodologies in each industrial sector. The primary objective was to identify sectors that have experienced greater adoption of biomimicry and those where its application is still in its early stages. Additionally, by applying the available procedures and tools to a selected case study (technologies in marine environments), the advantages and challenges of the methodologies and procedures were determined, along with potential gaps and future research directions necessary for widespread implementation of biomimetics in the industry. These results provide a comprehensive approach to biomimicry applied to more sustainable practices in product design and development.
Evaluation model of the economic-environmental impact on housing recovery. Application in the city of Seville, Spain
(Elsevier, 2022-08) Alba-Rodríguez, María Desirée; Solís-Guzmán, Jaime; Marrero Meléndez, Madelyn; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Construcciones Arquitectónicas II (ETSIE); Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Junta de Andalucía; European Union (UE); Universidad de Sevilla. TEP172: Arquitectura: Diseño y Técnica
The recovery of dwellings, understood as the repair of severely damaged housing, it is of great importance at a European level due to the large number of neighbourhoods in need of improvements in comfort, structural integrity, and accessibility. The proposed model, based on the ecological footprint (EF) indicator and the amounts of resources required as expressed in the project budget, provides the necessary quantification for the evaluation of the economic-environmental impact, while simultaneously evaluating the viability of the intervention. The model facilitates the comparison of the most sustainable and competitive solutions; hence it can be employed to establish resilient policies based on sustainable planning. Eight practical projects are analysed in Seville, Spain. At the level of material results, the impact can be reduced by 80%, depending on the potential for recycling and recovery of the materials. The foundation and structure chapters have the greatest impact with 30% of the total EF. With the energy improvements implemented, an average reduction of 60% in CO₂ emissions is achieved. From the results produced by the model, it is possible to clearly identify the elements on which to act to achieve a significant reduction in the EF of the project.
Predicciones de límites de fatiga biaxiales en componentes entallados usando la dirección de grieta experimental
(Sociedad Española de Integridad Estructural. Grupo español de Fractura, 2023-06) Chaves Repiso, Víctor Manuel; Balbín Molina, José Antonio; Navarro Robles, Alfredo; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica y de Fabricación; European Commission (EC). Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER); Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (MICIN). España; Junta de Andalucía; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP111: Ingeniería Mecánica; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP022: Diseño Industrial e Ingeniería del Proyecto y la Innovación
Se han usado varios modelos propuestos en la literatura para predecir el límite de fatiga de componentes con entallas sometidos a carga cíclica biaxial. Las predicciones de estos modelos se basan en las tensiones elásticas a lo largo de una línea considerada representativa de la dirección de la grieta. La línea utilizada en los modelos cambia considerablemente, siendo para un modelo la dirección del Modo I, para otro la dirección del Modo II y para otros dos una dirección mixta Modo I-II, a pesar de que, evidentemente, la dirección experimental de la grieta es única. En los últimos años se ha realizado un estudio experimental de direcciones de grieta en probetas cilíndricas con agujero circular de tres materiales sometidas a carga cíclica axial, torsional y biaxial en fase, obteniéndose direcciones similares para los tres materiales y cercanas al Modo I. Los modelos analizados dan, en general, buenas predicciones, aunque utilizan direcciones completamente diferentes entre sí y a las experimentales. Las predicciones de los modelos utilizando, de manera forzada, las direcciones experimentales medidas son buenas en la mayoría de los casos, lo que revela una sorprendente insensibilidad de dichos modelos a las hipótesis principales en que se basan sus propias formulaciones.
Visual Design for Autism: Exploring Stimulation and Perception of Products for Hyper- and Hyposensitivity
(Common Ground Research Networks, 2023-10) Cañete Yaque, Raquel; Martín-Mariscal, Amanda; Peralta-Álvarez, María Estela; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP992: Diseño e Ingeniería
Visual stimulation has a great impact on the emotional and cognitive development of children. Visual perception of products influences the first decisions of the user, and it is key to instilling trust during first impressions. For this reason, visual qualities play an important role in perceptions, expectations, and product choices. It is essential to pursue rich visual designs that have a positive impact on children. This is even more relevant for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who tend to experience sensory stimuli differently than typically developing children, which affects their daily performance. Studies claim that although they can vary within the sensory range, children with ASD are usually at one end of the sensitivity spectrum, meaning that they have insufficient or exaggerated responses, therefore presenting hypo- or hypersensitivity, respectively. This means that for products to be safe, comfortable, and easy to use, they must be adapted to the specific type of sensitivity of the child. However, most products are aimed at autism in general but are not adapted to each type of sensitivity, leading to frustration and rejection in many cases. This work explores the specific design guidelines and parameters for each type of visual sensitivity and concludes that the design must aim for different purposes, visual stimulation, or relaxation, depending on the type of sensitivity. It implements these findings by redesigning a multifunctional toy for hyper- and hyposensitivity, with the aim of demonstrating the importance of adapting products to the specific type of visual sensitivity of these children.
Intelligent Modular Children´s Furniture Design
(Publicaciones DYNA, 2024-07) Rodríguez Ramírez, Lidia; Heras García de Vinuesa, Ana de las; Zamora-Polo, Francisco; Córdoba-Roldán, Antonio; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP990: Proyectos de Ingeniería; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP022: Diseño Industrial e Ingeniería del Proyecto y la Innovación
Nowadays, the digitisation of products occupies a very significant space in the product market, as incorporating new functionalities means satisfying new needs for users. Likewise, there is a debate between the programmed obsolescence of products that use technology within their useful life. This work aims to connect the benefits provided by technology within products by projecting a proposal that has a longer useful life thanks to the adaptation of the product to the user. It deals with the design of children's furniture, an intelligent cot, which adjusts to the needs of the first stage of life by including sensors and components that improve the baby's rest, and which, in turn, incorporates modularity in its design to be able to adapt to the following stages of the child's life up to the age of 12. The proposed methodology incorporates a series of methods and techniques that provide a 5-phase structure that includes a group of experts who work transversally in the product design process to strengthen decision-making and prioritisation of the needs raised. Several alternatives are developed and, thanks to the evaluation based on the needs extracted at the beginning of the process together with the design requirements, the one that best satisfies both areas is chosen.
Designing circular economy strategies in distributed generation for small- andmedium-sized enterprises using Monte Carlo simulation
(Wiley, 2024-07) González-Domínguez, Jaime; Sánchez-Barroso, Gonzalo; Zamora-Polo, Francisco; García-Sanz-Calcedo, Justo; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; European Commission (EC). Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER); Universidad de Sevilla. TEP990: Prooyectos de Ingeniería
The circular economy (CE) strategies in energy communities enable firms to efficiently manage the excess of photovoltaic energy they produce, and thereby enhance their sustainability. Thus, the present research aims to compare the economic and financial profitability and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of shared photovoltaic self-consumption versus individual self-consumption in the region of Extremadura (Spain). Six firms with complementary energy profiles were selected, analyzing their hourly energy consumption. In addition, the Monte Carlo method was used to generate 30,000 simulations, reducing the uncertainty caused by the variability of the firms' energy consumption. The results show that collective generation covers the energy needs more efficiently, reducing the cost of energy consumed by 14.38% and generating better cost–benefit ratio. They also show that the CE strategy of the energy community allows firms to obtain a considerable reduction of GHG emissions associated with the photovoltaic energy consumed.
A new multi-criteria decision-making approach for the design and selection of materials and manufacturing processes of toys for children with autism
(Elsevier, 2024-08) Cañete Yaque, Raquel; Picardo Pérez, Alberto; Trueba Muñoz, Paloma; Torres Hernández, Yadir; Peralta-Álvarez, María Estela; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería y Ciencia de los Materiales y del Transporte; Universidad de Sevilla; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP992: Diseño e Ingenería; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP123: Metalurgia e Ingeniería de los Materiales
The efficiency and comfort of daily tasks are intricately shaped by the dynamic interaction between users and technology. User perceptions wield significant influence over initial judgments, impacting user behavior, attitudes, and the overall connection with the product. In the context of childhood development, the influence of toys on accurate sensory integration within the environment is particularly important, especially for children with autism spectrum disorder, whose sensory responses differ from typically developing children. During the design phase, the correct selection of materials and manufacturing processes ensure a seamless and comfortable interaction between children and products. This includes safety, lightweight construction, enhanced sensory engagement, durability against environmental conditions, environmental sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. There is very limited scientific literature dedicated to the analysis of essential material properties for toys, particularly none were found for children with autism. This work studies the main material properties (both technical and design-related) that need to be considered when designing products for children with autism. A multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) was performed using the Ansys Granta Edupack software to establish an optimized selection of materials and manufacturing processes. To prioritize the essential material properties, the multi-criteria analysis considered three variable groups: (1) technical and design properties based on two sensory profiles (hypersensitive and hyposensitive user), (2) social properties, and (3) economic, quality, and environmental properties. The proposal is applied in a case study of the design of a smart toy.
Género y rendimiento académico: variables clave en la motivación del alumnado de Bachillerato y su elección de modalidad
(Universidad de Granada: Facultad de Educación y Humanidades en Melilla, 2024-07) Corrales Serrano, Mario; Sánchez-Martín, Jesús; Moreno-Losada, José; Zamora-Polo, Francisco; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP990: Proyectos de Ingeniería
Introducción: El Bachillerato es una etapa fundamental en la toma de decisiones académicas de los y las estudiantes de Educación Secundaria para elegir una modalidad de estudios. Estas decisiones marcan el futuro académico y profesional. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar las motivaciones internas y externas del alumnado de Bachillerato en su elección de modalidad, según dos variables: género y rendimiento académico. Método: Para realizar este estudio exploratorio, se ha trabajado con una muestra de 233 estudiantes, aplicando un cuestionario cuantitativo elaborado ad hoc, basado en otro ya existente. Resultados: Las pruebas aplicadas muestran significatividad estadística para las motivaciones externas, de modo que se puede afirmar que el alumnado puntúa significativamente más alto en las motivaciones externas, con matices, en las dos modalidades de estudio analizadas. No se aprecian diferencias significativas en relación con el género. Para el rendimiento académico, aunque tampoco se aprecian diferencias significativas, se observa una tendencia en el alumnado de humanidades y ciencias sociales de rendimiento académico alto para puntuar más altas las motivaciones internas. Conclusiones: La discusión de resultados muestra la originalidad de este trabajo, ya que, la mayoría de estudio se centran en las diferencias de género o rendimiento académico, sin analizar el tipo de motivaciones influyente.
Characterization of the information system integrated to the construction project management systems
(Elsevier, 2024-06) León-Romero, Luvis P.; Aguilar-Fernández, Mario; Luque Sendra, Amalia; Zamora-Polo, Francisco; Francisco-Márquez, Misaela; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP990: Proyectos de Ingeniería
The construction industry wields significant influence in the economies of various countries. However, compared to sectors like manufacturing and aeronautics, it has lagged in terms of digitalization of processes and project management advancement. This study aims to explore how the integration of Lean principles, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Project Lifecycle Management methodologies within an information system can enhance decision-making in construction project management as a complex environment. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to establish a conceptual framework and gather necessary information for designing an information system. The design was based on the viable systems model and the soft systems methodology, from a systemic perspective that encourages the synergistic interaction of these methodologies. The resulting abstract model would facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of these methodologies, emphasizing collaborative work environments for efficient information management. This approach aims to replace the current isolated application of each of those methodologies and promises improved project management performance.
Characterisation and causal model of the holistic dynamics of the integral sustainability of the agri-food system
(Public Library of Science, 2024-06) León-Romero, Luvis P.; Zamora-Polo, Francisco; Luque Sendra, Amalia; Aguilar-Fernández, Mario; Francisco-Márquez, Misaela; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP990: Proyectos de Ingeniería
The transformation of the food and industrial agricultural production system into adaptative and sustainable systems capable of being productive within social, environmental, and economic limits is a crucial factor in reducing the risk to food security and to economic growth. However, the analysis structure of the effect of these variables in sustainable environments remains unknown, whereby the technology and processes are considered as variables of the equivalent critical level as those already described. The purpose of this study is to design a model that enables the characterisation of the agri-food sector based on the determination of sustainable variables from a sustainable and integral systemic approach. Tools, such as the viable system model, are employed to analyse the dynamics and generate the balanced scorecard, to which the items of learning and continuous improvement are added. Lastly, the impact of the principles of sustainability versus the variation of sustainability in the agri-food system is revealed, which is useful in determining the appropriate levels to guarantee a balance in the foundations of circularity. From a systemic approach, this model can be adopted by agronomists and scientists to design alternative strategies for the management of food sustainability.
Analysis of indirect power cycles for a novel methanol-to-methane TCES-CSP system
(Elsevier Ltd., 2024-08-15) Rodríguez Pastor, Diego Antonio; Marqués-Valderrama, Israel; Soltero Sánchez, Víctor Manuel; Chacartegui, Ricardo; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería Energética; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP137: Máquinas y motores térmicos
The security of the supply of clean energy resources and the production of renewable fuels for industry are some of the strategies to combat climate change. In this sense, the massive implementation of green fuels that is foreseen forces the industrial park to operate on hydrogen and/or ammonia, methanol and others, with a cost overrun for stakeholders. This work proposes an alternative through a methanol-to-methane conversion system from the intermediate step to synthesis gas. Methanol decomposition is a process that can be produced with solar energy (CSP) at moderate temperatures (<350 °C) and at low cost, whereas methanation is a well-known and industrially mature process that occurs at temperatures < 625 °C. The integration of both processes is employed as a method of solar storage, namely through high-pressure syngas and its discharge for power production in conventional cycles. Recuperative ORC configurations, Rankine steam, and a sCO2 Brayton cycle were integrated; all of them of techno-economic interest, offering round-trip efficiencies higher than 50 % and levelized costs (LCOE) lower than EUR 55/MWh, considering a high-energy methane stream at the outlet. This offers a system that proposes a solution for the massive deployment of methanol as a green hydrogen carrier molecule, where it is capable of cleanly and efficiently storing thermochemical energy and producing high-purity methane at the output, usable in other power cycles, or as an industrial feedstock.
Energy, environmental and economic analysis of windows’ retrofit with solar control films: a case study in Mediterranean climate
(Elsevier, 2021) Pereira, Júlia; Rivero Camacho, Cristina; Gomes, Maria da Gloria; Moret Rodrigues, Antonio; Marrero Meléndez, Madelyn; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Construcciones Arquitectónicas II (ETSIE); Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño
The incorporation or the replacement of materials in buildings may decrease the energy use during the operational stage but increase the embodied energy in a building's life cycle. In this study, three different solar control films (SCFs A, B and C) with application on the existing windows of a building are investigated through an energy, environmental and economic perspective over a defined life cycle period. The full replacement of the existing window with a new one is also analyzed as an alternative retrofitting solution. Retrofitting solutions with higher light-to-solar gain ratios showed higher energy savings during the use stage by decreasing the solar gains in a higher proportion than the decrease of the visible transmittance. The best retrofitting solution, SCF C, showed a life cycle energy (LCE) (embodied plus operational energy) and a carbon footprint of 4447 MJ/m2 /40 y and 380 kgCO2eq/m2 /40 y, respectively, whereas the least performant solution, new window, showed a LCE 1.5 times higher than the average of the three SCFs. The higher LCE value of the new window was found to be related to the higher value of the embodied energy when compared to that of the three SCFs (~9 times higher than the average of the films).
Sunday Afternoon. Reflections on Dispersed Traditional Architecture
(INTBAU Spain, 2023) Moya Muñoz, Jorge; Atanasio Guisado, Alberto; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño
This article is a reflection around one of the heritage assets with most influence in the construction of a people’s identity, namely traditional architecture. We focus on dispersed traditional architecture, given its evident vulnerability as opposed to that located within towns. Thus we consider the possibility of its being regarded as territorial heritage in view of a collective and perennial problem: the way it is perceived socially and the indolent approach toward it by the authorities. One result of this approach is a proliferation of prosaic constructions that displace traditional architecture. The fatigue generated by this situation – although we hope that this important heritage may yet be recognized and safeguarded – leads us to fall prey to an inevitable pessimism.
Proyectando el diseño sostenible con Predice. Herramienta de presupuestación económica y ambiental para el ciclo de vida de edificaciones residenciales
(Colegio Oficial de Aparejadores y Arquitectos Técnicos de Sevilla, 2023-12) Rivero Camacho, Cristina; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Junta de Andalucía; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP172: Arquitectura: Diseño y Técnica
La economía circular en el sector de la construcción no solo trata la gestión del fin de vida, sino de todo el ciclo de los edificios. Por ejemplo, optimizar el uso de productos de construcción, minimizar la producción de residuos de construcción y demolición (RCD), reducir el consumo de agua y energía, e incluso, prever cuando es más adecuada la construcción modular, la utilización de elementos constructivos industrializados, y el uso de productos que puedan ser reutilizados o reciclados. Por ello, a fin de mejorar el rendimiento ambiental de los proyectos edificatorios, es preciso analizarlos mediante indicadores ambientales y económicos, de manera que la magnitud de los impactos pueda ser cuantificada, desde la extracción de las materias primas, pasando por la fabricación de los productos, su transporte, colocación, uso y mantenimiento, y finalmente su gestión como residuos. Para realizar estos análisis es necesario tener presente que el sector de la construcción está formado por equipos multidisciplinares, lo que hace ineludible desarrollar metodologías fáciles de implementar y adaptables, por ejemplo a las bases de datos de costes de la construcción, facilitando la exportación e importación de datos en formatos estandarizados de intercambio como el .bc3 (FIEBDC). Esto permite centralizar toda la información del proyecto, aspecto imprescindible en la implantación desde la fase de diseño de estrategias de economía circular. En esta línea, se presenta la herramienta PREDICE, en desarrollo y financiada por la Consejería de Fomento, Infraestructuras y Ordenación del Territorio de la Junta de Andalucía, dentro de la convocatoria 2020 de subvenciones para el desarrollo de proyectos de investigación en las materias de vivienda, rehabilitación y arquitectura.
Social life cycle assessment for industrial product development: A comprehensive review and analysis
(Elsevier, 2023-12) Mármol Vidal, María del Carmen; Martín-Mariscal, Amanda; Picardo Pérez, Alberto; Peralta-Álvarez, María Estela; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP992: Diseño e Ingeniería
The sustainable development goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda encompass a range of global challenges aimed at promoting prosperity and security for both current and future generations. Within this context, the Social Life Cycle Assessment emerges as a valuable tool for assessing the socioeconomic impact assessment associated with the life cycle of industrial products. Despite the presence of a methodological framework with a structured process, the implementation of the Social Life Cycle Assessment within the industrial domain is hampered by the lack of precise indicators, context-specific databases, limited case studies, and the dynamic characteristics inherent in social data. This study conducts a comprehensive review of the scientific literature and examines methodologies, databases, and software, focusing specifically on its applicability in the design and development of industrial products. The main objective is to evaluate the current research effort, identify available technical and digital resources for implementation in industrial companies, and outline key areas of work and specific challenges related to the social dimension of life cycle assessment. The results emphasize the priority of improving indicator frameworks within specific impact categories and developing novel metrics to mitigate uncertainty in decision-making processes. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of transitioning to standardized application procedures within industrial product sectors, thus ensuring methodological consistency and improving the reliability of assessments.
Architectural Heritage Analysis of the Yuanying Guan Pavilion. Construction and Signification
(MDPI, 2023-02) Castilla Roldán, Manuel-Viggo; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla. HUM1008: Arquitectura, Patrimonio y Ecología
This paper aims to analyse the structural function and symbolic function of the historic building Yuan Guan during the inculturation process in the early Qing dynasty in China. This process was the dominant Western practice during the early Qing dynasty, when technology, design, aesthetics, and linear perspective were considered indispensable tools to express the nature of an architectural encounter between China and Europe. Given the artistic–cultural richness of this context, the masterwork Yuanying Guan complex can be examined from a spatial semiotic study in an original and unique way. Thus, semiotic tools were used to interpret the expression of the architectural space and to formulate a subsequent understanding of the architectural forms of this destroyed heritage, turning each element into a tool of communication.
Disruptive method for managing BIM design and construction using Kanban
(Sciendo, 2024-01) Lucena González, Carlos Francisco; Reyes Rodríguez, Antonio Manuel; Villena Manzanares, Francisco; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla. TEP924: Expresión Gráfica del Producto y de las Instalaciones
Companies in the construction sector need effective information management. In particular, the transmission of information within a company is key to improving its management and competitiveness. Currently, many companies in the construction sector are making a great effort to implement the building information modelling (BIM) methodology. Such implementation requires collaborative work through the Cloud between the different agents in the construction process of any project. In fact, information management in BIM projects is related to the creation, storage, transfer and efficient application of information within a three-dimensional (3D) virtual model of the project. The size of the project also determines the optimal management approach. The main problems resulting from poor information management may be a lack of coordination between actors, loss of information or misinterpretation of information. This work has two stated objectives. The first objective is to carry out a literature review of the applications of BIM technology and the importance of managing knowledge according to International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)- 19650. The second objective is to propose a disruptive method based on the Kanban tool to properly manage BIM information in the design and construction phases. This paper has practical implications for the improvement of BIM application for project managers.
A methodology to customise commercial products of SMEs
(Taylor and Francis, 2024-04) Fernández de la Puente Sarriá, Arturo; Río Cidoncha, María Gloria del; Bravo Aranda, Gabriel; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería de la Construcción y Proyectos de Ingeniería; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería del Diseño; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería Gráfica; Universidad de Sevilla. TIC214: Modelado Multiescala y Tecnologías Emergentes en Bioenergía; Universidad de Sevilla. TIC152: Ingeniería de la Construcción y Proyectos de Ingeniería
Product development durations are being drastically reduced, thanks, amongst other reasons, to the use of design automation techniques. But this trend is observed in large companies and to a much lesser extent in SMEs. This article seeks to research the possibility of finding suitable automation technologies for this type of enterprises. Automating the development of commercial offers in SMEs can be a good starting point to the change in this trend. Focusing on this objective, the necessary requirements that a tool of this type must have are established. Different models of assistants have been developed and analysed on different products, deducing from their results an ideal system architecture and methodology. This solution is based on design tables, a technology that links data from a spreadsheet, implements the company’s design process, with parameters of a three-dimensional CAD model, which represents the solution. The rest of the documents that constitute the commercial offer and the possibility of linking them with verification tools are derived from this design core. The main conclusion is the current viability of this method, anticipating the improvement of many aspects, mainly highlighting the link with the rest of the life cycle phases through interoperability tools.

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