Engineering for One Planet (EOP) is an initiative supported by The Lemelson Foundation to promote sustainable engineering practices and integrate sustainability into engineering education. Cindy Anderson is founder and CEO of Alula Consulting and a
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Case Study Analysis of Sustainable Development using Cluster Analysis and Systems Dynamics
Abstract: Current sustainability models lack frameworks that integrate theoretical reasoning into implementable use cases. This paper uses case study analysis focused on sustainable development. Three distinct contributions are made in this work as evidenced by
Read moreOptimization Model and Solution Algorithm for the Design of Connected and Compact Nature Reserves
Abstract: Ecosystem conservation is fundamental to guarantee the survival of endangered species and to preserve other ecological functions important for human systems (e.g., water). Planning land conservation increasingly requires a landscape approach to mitigate the
Read moreProof-of-Concept of a Combined Parking Allocation and Ride-Sharing System
Abstract: This study proposes a new parking management policy where parking is reserved for drivers who participate in a centrally coordinated carpool for a given venue. In the proposed system, individuals self-identify as drivers and
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