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Raw Material Stage Assessment of Seating Elements as Urban Furniture and Eco-Model Proposals

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  • Serkan Sipahi

    (Faculty of Architecture and Design, Ataturk University, 25030 Erzurum, Turkey)

  • Merve Sipahi

    (Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, 53100 Rize, Turkey)

Abstract

As cities strive to become sustainable, it is imperative to consider even the smallest components of the urban environment and prioritize sustainability. Ensuring the sustainability of urban furniture, especially the numerous benches found in cities, is crucial. This study proposes an alternative solution to the sustainability issue in cities regarding urban furniture. This is because a review of the literature indicates that while efforts have been made to evaluate the sustainability of urban amenities and furniture, studies conducting life cycle analysis specifically for urban furniture are lacking. This study will contribute to the identified gap in the literature by analyzing 14 different seating elements in recreational areas located in the city of Rize, Turkey, using the Ccalc program to calculate their carbon footprints. In the subsequent phase of this study, an eco-design process will be conducted based on the findings, aiming to create an eco-seating unit design. Based on the data obtained, materials with high environmental impact were identified, material replacement recommendations were made, and consequently, a model proposal was presented. The potential reduction in carbon footprints with the use of transformed materials was discussed. The findings revealed that carbon footprint values were particularly high in the seating units where concrete and polypropylene materials were used. Additionally, it was determined that solvent paint, especially varnish, affects the carbon footprint, and it was recommended that would be used in its natural form, which is eco-friendly. In conclusion, the recommendations developed for the sustainability of urban furniture in coastal areas will contribute to the future of cities and humanity.

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  • Serkan Sipahi & Merve Sipahi, 2024. "Raw Material Stage Assessment of Seating Elements as Urban Furniture and Eco-Model Proposals," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(10), pages 1-23, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:10:p:4163-:d:1395535
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