The Centre for Design promotes environmental sustainability through a directed program of research, consulting, professional development and knowledge sharing.

The Centre is recognised internationally as a leader in the development of design methods and tools that support sustainable product design. Our programs focus on sustainability and eco-efficiency as a source of innovation and responsible business development.

The Centre has access to extensive national and international networks including research centres, companies and institutions that enable the development of best practice products, buildings, services and policies.. This also keeps us informed of current policies and regulations, and the latest trends in sustainable design and innovation across all major sectors.

The Centre for Design has a strong multidisciplinary research team and access to specialist expertise and resources from within RMIT University. Collaborative projects are undertaken with industry, government and community stakeholders to develop pragmatic solutions.

The Centre for Design is based in the Faculty of the Constructed Environment at RMIT's city campus in Melbourne. RMIT is one of Australia's largest and most respected technical and design universities.

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