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The design of furniture is an area in constant evolution. The development of new materials (especially wood panels and transformed special metal hardware) allied to modularization and standardization has facilitated the process design. The aspects of sustainability (social, economic and environmental) must be present in furniture design. It is considered as a tendency that furniture should be designed so that assembly could be made without screws or tools. For this, the use of alternative materials like bamboo, coconut fibre, sisal, recycled materials and hemp can contribute in the reduction of the environmental impact. Assembly with these materials is simpler. The entire process contributes to the understanding of the real meaning of the LCD (Life Cycle Design) and designing for the life cycle.
Authors: Paulo Cesar Machado Ferroli, Lisiane Ilha Librelotto, Natália Geraldo
Authors: Paulo Cesar Machado Ferroli, Lisiane Ilha Librelotto and Júlia Lange de Souza
This paper explores application of affordance in designofurban rail transit and tries to provide a supplement and expansion for traditional design theories and methods.First, thispaper gives an overview of affordance concept in ecological psychology. Second, this paper tries to expoundthe value of affordance theory in design practicethat affordance emphasizes the interaction relationshipbetween environments and occupants. Finally, this paper uses case studies to demonstrate the feasibility on combination of affordance theory with rail transit design. Concerning design practice, affordance could be used to optimize passengers’ experiences during the whole journey through effective behavior guidance, so that we will encourage more social groups to participate in this green travel.
Authors: Zhang Yu-Feng
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The objective of this work is to compare the composite developed by Baldan (2015) with materials such as MDF (Medium Density Particleboard) and MDP (Medium Density Particleboard) for its application in the production of school furniture. In order to do so, we present the stages of preparation of the material developed by Baldan (2015) and the comparative tests developed (physical, mechanical and durability properties). The results showed that the recycled thermoset polyurethane composite presents satisfactory results when compared to MDF and MDP, and can be applied in the construction of school furniture. Also, the possibility of the developed material being recycled at the end of its useful life, guarantees the reverse logistics of the developed product and safeguards the sustainability of the process.
Authors: Gustavo Ribeiro Palma Nascimento, Victor José Dos Santos Baldan, Thales Martins Ponciano, Janaina M. H. Costa, Eduvaldo Paulo Sichieri, Javier Mazariegos Pablos