Designers’ Willingness Assessment to Use Recycled and Salvaged Materials in Landscape Architecture

Abstract:

Using salvages and reused materials is an effort to conserve energy and other resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; on the other hand, these materials cost a fraction of the price of new. The information generated by this study revealed several useful material management guidelines. Statistical results shows that designers who are educated about these products and how they can be used, are interested in using recycled materials, and can potentially decrease the amount of trash being produced on a much larger level. All information was obtained from product brochures, manufacturer websites, visiting construction sites, statistical analysis and conversations with designers.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 935)
• Pages: 138-141
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.935.138
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: Zahra Balador*, Zahra Raeisi
• Keywords: Energy Conservation, Environment, Recycled Materials, Salvaged Materials, Sustainable Landscape, Waste

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