Tehnoloogiamiljöoga

Tehnoloogiamiljöoga is a multidisciplinary concept that examines how technology and environments influence and co-create each other. It encompasses technical systems, ecological conditions, and social contexts, focusing on how technological development aligns with ecological limits and sustainability goals.

Core concerns include lifecycle assessment, sustainable design, energy systems, urban infrastructure, e-waste, data-driven environmental monitoring, and governance of technosocietal systems.

While not a single discipline, the concept draws on science and technology studies, environmental engineering, ecology, and urban planning. It gained prominence with increasing attention to sustainable development, climate adaptation, and green technologies.

Practical applications include integrating sensors in smart buildings for energy efficiency, designing products with circular economy in mind, assessing environmental impacts of ICT, and evaluating policy frameworks for tech deployment.

Critics caution that techno-fixes can overlook social inequities, require careful governance, and may shift responsibility away from behavioral changes.

Related terms include ecotechnologies, environmental technology, sustainable engineering, and environmental informatics.