2. Chapter 13
Designing the World through Engineering

3. Objectives
Distinguish between the natural world and the designed world.
Explain the purpose of designing through engineering.
Identify seven categories of technologies.
Describe the role of engineering design in each of the categories of technologies.
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4. The Designed World Creating what does not exist in natural world
Made by humans for thousands of years
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5. The Natural World Rocks Plants Trees Animals
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6. Early Technologies Created for survival
Rudimentary shelters
Tools for hunting, gathering, and protection
Designed to achieve specific goal
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7. Designing through Engineering
Satisfies desire for high quality of life
Conceptualizes new products and processes
Math and science knowledge
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8. Artistic Design Address human needs and wants
Creativity and aesthetics
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9. Technologies and Industries
Varying purposes, processes, and outcomes
Interrelated and overlap
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10. Manufacturing Technologies
Variety of processes, systems, and procedures
Higher efficiency
Assembly lines and standardization of parts
Computers and robotics
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11. Considerations of Manufacturing Engineers
Usefulness
Materials
Processes
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12. Challenges in Manufacturing Technologies
Ever-changing world
Global economies
Ongoing developments
Environmental impact

13. Construction Technologies
Structure design, assembly, and maintenance
Similar to civil engineering
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14. Considerations of Construction Engineers
Quality of building materials
Environmental forces
Demands of users
Math and science concepts
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15. Challenges in Construction Technologies
Aging infrastructures
Sustainability
Demand for green buildings
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16. Building’s Life Cycle Important to consider in design of structure
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17. Transportation Technologies
Land, water, air, and space travel
Coordination with manufacturing and construction
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18. Considerations of Transportation Engineers
New needs and wants
Safety
Comfort
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19. Challenges in Transportation Technologies
Dependence on exhaustible resources
Increasing populations
Sustainability and fuel-efficiency
Impact of energy and power technologies

20. Energy and Power Technologies
Wide range impact
Individual’s lives
Environment
Availability of natural resources
Other areas of technology

21. Considerations of Energy and Power Engineers
Inputs
Type of energy
Outputs
Feedback

22. Challenges in Energy and Power Technologies
Consumption of less energy and power
Resource shortages
Efficiency
Alternative energy sources
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23. Information and Communication Technologies
Wide range of products and processes
Based on other advancements
Always changing
Transfer of ideas and information
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24. Considerations of Information and Communication Engineers
Efficiency
Effectiveness
Innovation
Speed of transmittal
Interactivity
Slimmer designs
Flexible use

25. Challenges in Information and Communication Technologies
Finding new ways to teach students
Ensuring security of cyberspace
Protecting personal privacy and national security
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26. Medical Technologies Advancements allow healthier and longer lives
Treat illness and injury
Knowledge to make healthy decisions
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27. Considerations of Biomedical Engineers
Identification and research of medical problems
Development, testing, and evaluation of solutions
Medical technological tools
Human body

28. Challenges in Medical Technologies
Discover better medicines
Drugs customized to person’s DNA
Individuals’ susceptibility to certain diseases
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29. Think Green Green Building
Limits long-term, negative environmental impacts
Throughout building life cycle
Materials for construction
Structure’s impact on local area
Required energy for operation
LEED certification

30. Biotechnology and Agricultural Technologies
Use and application of living organisms
Existed for thousands of years
Required knowledge of ecosystems
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31. Considerations of Agricultural Engineers
Research and testing technologies
Human and environment impact
Social and ethical concerns
Trade-offs

32. Challenges in Biotechnology and Agricultural Technologies
World hunger
Safety of GMO foods on human health
Negative impacts on ecosystems

33. Mechatronics Engineer
Career Connection
Mechatronics Engineer
Combines mechanical and electrical technology with information, computers, and control systems
Develop, improve, and operate automation technologies
Digital electronics and engineering design
Postsecondary degree
Analytical and critical thinking