Exploring Sustainable Design Through Recycled Cork: A Case Study on Circular Design and Material Reuse

Peres, Marina (2024) Exploring Sustainable Design Through Recycled Cork: A Case Study on Circular Design and Material Reuse. In: P/References of Design. Cumulus conference proceedings series, 2 . Cumulus Association, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest, Budapest, pp. 37-38. ISBN 978-952-7549-03-2

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Abstract

This study focuses on the innovative use of recycled cork as a primary building material, emphasizing its potential to mitigate deforestation while promoting sustainable and circular design principles.This research aims to explore the unique properties of cork and showcase its potential as a renewable resource for design applications in urban context. Cork is recognized as an ecological alternative as its production is highly sustainable. Cork is harvested from the cork oak tree, which continues to grow and regenerate after extraction promoting the continued health of cork oak forests. This research investigate the feasibility of utilizing cork composites (recycled cork from other existing products) to design a sustainable and circular modular shelter tailored for feral or stray cats. This innovative urban product aims to inspire transformative change about the importance of our social responsibility towards other species, especially in the context of urban environments.

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