Developing critical reflection: Role of sustainability in modern design and cultural heritage

Abstract

Where the past meets the future is what we call it heritage. Design and cultural heritage are two inseparable elements that are playing an important role in the lifestyle of societies among the time. In other words, they are shaping human activities. In this paper by presenting a case study as an example the aim is to see the design from a new perspective. these days we are becoming more conscious; the sustainability shift leads to a new way of thinking in all levels of society. Sustainable thinking means to design and produce better. Designer's responsibility is to understand the whole design and production process, to recognize how things can be designed to make them easier to recycle and what is their impact on environment. Even though we cannot predict the future now, thinking sustainable is here to stay.