Study on the application of reuse and recyclable materials in designing the regional commercial interior spaces

Abstract

The environmental crisis experienced by the world today has created an awareness about the need for sustainability in building industry. Both materials and the technology, used by the designer, affect the environment directly or indirectly. Hence, it is the responsibility of a designer to choose and use the materials that tend to leave a smaller carbon footprint. The objective of the current study is to explore the potentials of using the reusable and recyclable materials and how these can be incorporated in designing the interior spaces. The methodology of the study is in two folds, firstly the types, sources and applications of reuse and recycled materials, issues and limitations in using the reuse and recyclable materials is studied through secondary data. Secondly, the net cases and live cases of the interior projects that adopted the application of reuse and recycled materials are studied and analysed to understand the potentials of using these materials and how it is incorporated in designing the interior spaces. This study is limited only to commercial interiors. The outcome of the study will help the research community to understand about the application of these materials in commercial interiors. This way, the design can be developed in a sustainable manner in terms of cost and aesthetic appeal for a sustainable future.