Royal Danish Academy has developed the Construction Materials Pyramid, allowinng comparison of the carbon footprint of fundamental construction materials.
The Centre for Industrialised Architecture (CINARK) of the Royal Danish Academy has developed the Construction Materials Pyramid, which allows comparison of the carbon footprint of fundamental construction materials.
The project purpose is to ease the way for understanding the impact of materials on sustainability. The materials pyramid is a tool for use in the design development phase and initial product development, which is where the choice of materials plays a decisive role. The object is to further the use of sustainable materials and initiate sustainable materials choices in the furniture industry to contribute to reducing carbon emissions.
The materials pyramid is tailored to furniture and interior manufacturers, designers, architects and related groups of professionals in the furniture industry who develop and are responsible for the choice of materials in the production phase. The materials pyramid is also intended as a discussion and dialogue tool in learning environments.
“The Material Pyramid helps the furniture industry make sustainable material choices that reduce carbon footprints and promote responsible design.”
