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the elements that are required for applying control theory to this purpose, and show the control system in which these elements are combined with a controller, or a measure for control. Next, based on the recognition that education for sustainable development corresponds to increasing human beings'skills and their motivation to synthesize this control system, we show the method for setting an educational objective and the four fundamental elements required in education.Moreover, we present a case study, which shows how to deal with global warming and the depletion of fossil fuels, in practice. The results of this case study show that practical education has increased learners'skills and their motivation to improve their energy use, which confirms, the validity of this methodology.

An Approach to Sustainable Homes by Applying Control Science

“…Quickly realizing this point, I started conducting research. The finished research has shown the basic control system for sustainable development and an educational methodology for sustainable development with case studies [1,2]. Now I again show the basic control system for sustainable development ( Fig.…”

“…Now I again show the basic control system for sustainable development ( Fig. 1) [1,2]. Controlled objects are human activities which cause environmental or social problems; the units of human activities can be various.…”

“…As shown in Fig. 2, sustainable development requires both 'Fundamental Stability' and 'Internal Stability,' in order to accomplish the long-term well-being of all humankind, or ultimate end, within the finite global environment and natural resources, or absolute limitations [1,2]. 'Fundamental Stability' means environmental stability and a stable supply of natural resources; the conditions for Fundamental Stability are environmental preservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.…”