Working in Heterogeneous Engineering: The Contribution of Mediating Objects
Heterogeneous engineering - The role of the contemporary engineer shaping the ecological and social transition

Let’s pause here to consider the two complementary concepts presented in this article:

• heterogeneous engineering: it simultaneously addresses social, environmental, and technological issues;

• mediating object: it associates a material, visual, or conceptual artifact with families of evolving narratives, anchoring a shared vision.

The mediating object facilitates the implementation of heterogeneous engineering. Previously, we presented intentional practices for mobilizing mediating objects. We also practiced identifying underlying mediating objects in existing practices within companies.

In this third section, following an analysis of management tools, we will explore how to carry out heterogeneous engineering by mobilizing mediating objects in two configurations:...