Public Furniture & Sustainable Materials
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize primary factors for specifying public furniture.
- Learn key differences in materials. Why these materials matter, what makes them unique, and the ability to make better design choices as it relates to their sustainable characteristics.
- Reinforce the qualities of aesthetic and beauty as they relate to sustainable materials used in public furniture.
- Learn further considerations of the lifecycle, recycling, upcycling, and sustainable materials used in public furniture.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
A well-designed public space involves thoughtful selection of materials. Not only must they be durable and resilient to withstand heavy use and weather, but increasingly, architects and designers are seeking to specify materials and products for their sustainability─for the benefit of both human health and that of the planet. This CE focuses specifically on sustainable materials and public furniture, how to evaluate materials for sustainability, and the implications of different selections for the global natural resource bigger picture. It looks at key factors for specifying public furniture and examines the most commonly used materials (namely, wood, metal, concrete, and wood alternatives), including the pros and cons of each as viewed through the lens of sustainability. To round out the discussion, the course addresses broader considerations of sustainable material selection, including material life cycle, recyclability, and upcycling.
Photo courtesy of mmcité
Three images featuring public furniture in diverse, urban settings.
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