Appropriate technology in developed countries

The term appropriate technology is also used in developed nations to describe the use of technology and engineering that results in less negative impacts on the environment and society.[2] E. F. Schumacher asserts that such technology, described in the book Small is Beautiful[5] tends to promote values such as health, beauty and permanence, in that order.
Often the type of appropriate technology that is used in developed countries is "Appropriate and Sustainable Technology" (AST); or appropriate technology that, besides being functional and relatively cheap (often dough more expensive than true AT), is also very durable and lasts a long time (AT does not include this; see Sustainable design).[6][7]
Parallel to this theory, British architect interested in human settlements and development, John F. C. Turner (co-author and editor of the book Freedom To Build and author of the book Housing By People), has said that truly appropriate technology is technology that ordinary people can use for their own benefit and the benefit of their community, that doesn't make them dependent on systems over which they have no control. This definition focuses on the idea that technology typically creates dependencies and thus to truly be appropriate, technology should enhance the local or regional capacity to meet local needs, rather than creating or amplifying dependencies on systems beyond local control.[citation needed]
Appropriate technology is technology designed for a particular community in order to adapt to the environmental aspects, keetisan, cultural, social, political and economic community is concerned. Must apply the appropriate technology resource-efficient methods, easily treated, and the polluting impact minimalist compared to mainstream technology, which generally emitting a lot of waste and polluting the environment.
The term is usually applied to describe a simple technology that is considered suitable for developing countries or rural areas are less developed in the advanced industrial countries. Form of 'appropriate technology' is usually characterized by the solutions 'intensive' rather than 'capital intensive'.
Although labor-saving devices are also used, it does not mean high-cost or expensive maintenance fee. in practice, appropriate technology is often described as the most simple use of technology that can achieve the desired objectives effectively in a particular place.
In developed countries, the term appropriate technology has different meanings, often refers to engineering techniques or a special view on the ratings of social and environmental rating.
The term appropriate technology began to emerge following the 1973 oil crisis and environmental movement in the 1970s. Usually used in two areas: the most effective use of technology to address the needs of regional development, and utilize technology that is environmentally friendly and socially friendly in developed countries.