I don't know how someone manages to damage 350 vinyl records, but Nashville-based musician Matt Glassmeyer sure does. Instead of throwing them away however, he has created a full vinyl record roof for his porch using all 350 records.
Having made his own instruments, Glassmeyer probably didn't have too much difficulty extending his upcycle-savvy hands to his porch roof. It now comprises aligned records in an overlapping pattern, replacing traditional shingles. If this isn't upcycling at its finest, I don't know what is. Check out the gallery to see more of Matt Glassmeyer's cool vinyl record roof.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Upcycling
- The use of vinyl records as shingles demonstrates the potential for upcycling in construction materials.
- Eco-friendly Design
- The vinyl record roof showcases the demand for eco-friendly and sustainable design solutions.
- Creative Repurposing
- The repurposing of damaged vinyl records as a functional roof highlights the trend of creative repurposing in design.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Construction
- The construction industry can explore using unconventional materials like vinyl records for roofing, opening up new eco-friendly design possibilities.
- Sustainability
- The sustainable industry can embrace innovative approaches to repurposing materials, such as incorporating vinyl records into eco-friendly building practices.
- Design
- The design industry can tap into the trend of creative repurposing by exploring new ways to integrate unconventional materials into functional and aesthetically pleasing products.
