SDG LENS TO ASSESS INTERDISCIPLINARY SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS

Abstract

Interdisciplinary and sustainable solutions are the long-awaited response to the multifaceted problems of the contemporary world. Multiple investigations suggest that the interaction of the medley of disciplines promotes sustainability thanks to its solutions, since there is a direct relationship between the interdisciplinary level of the team and the impact that the proposed solution and its development will have. The qualitative approach of this article helps to better understand the importance of developing interdisciplinary teams in sustainable solutions that compete with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Two different sustainable design proposals are examined and compared. Both designs specifically address SDGs 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 17. The results allude to the fact that interdisciplinary designs promote and maximize sustainability in multiple SDGs through the same solutions, making it a more efficient design with a greater impact on society and the world. The significance of this research and the practice of it will focus on understanding the individual contributions of each disciplinary member and their different observations in their area of study.