environmental design
nounUK /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl dɪˈzaɪn/
US /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.t̬əl dɪˈzaɪn/
Environmental design is the planning of places and things so they work well with nature and people.
The park was made using environmental design to save water and give animals a home.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The study of how to shape buildings, towns, and outdoor spaces to fit their surroundings.
She studied environmental design and now plans friendly neighborhoods.
3. The way a room or building is arranged to affect how people feel and act.
The school used environmental design to make classrooms calm and bright.
4. The process of making products and spaces that cause less harm to the earth.
Environmental design helped the company build a store that uses less energy.