The often wasteful construction industry is critiqued by Irene Roca Moracia's repurposed construction waste furniture. Using discarded building materials, Moracia has created a unique collection of modular furniture, which she describes as "technically illegal."
The project named Appropriating the Grid consists of 11 repurposed objects that range in functions from storage to seating. Most of the discarded material used for Moracia's modular furniture was left completely unused by suppliers because they no longer conformed to the European Union's Construction Products Regulation upon arrival at various construction sites.
Moracia's repurposing project comes after two years of research on construction waste. She found that most discarded materials are hazardous and that many construction companies and suppliers don't have recycling programs for these materials. Instead, they get piled up in the countrysides as litter.
Construction Waste Furniture
Irene Roca Moracia Offers Furniture Made Out of Construction Waste
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Materials - The use of repurposed and recycled materials in furniture and construction can disrupt the traditional linear process of production and reduce waste.
2. Modular Furniture - The use of modular design and construction can improve sustainability in the furniture industry, allowing for easy disassembly and reconfiguration.
3. Sustainable Construction - The incorporation of sustainable and circular practices in the construction industry can reduce waste and promote resource efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can incorporate repurposed materials and modular design to create unique and sustainable products while reducing waste.
2. Construction - The construction industry can implement sustainable practices to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.
3. Recycling - The recycling industry can play a crucial role in repurposing construction waste materials and reducing landfill waste.