Exploración del uso de excedentes de procesos industriales como materiales arquitectónicos

Abstract

The construction industry has a high demand for materials, which contributes to an increase in carbon footprint. To reduce this impact, ecodesign proposes the incorporation of reusable waste into architectural products. In the chemical industry, there are surplus that have a significant environmental impact. These materials could be utilized as byproducts to close loops and decrease carbon footprint. Thus, this research explores the potential use of industrial surplus as architectural materials, by analyzing the performance of a polyester resin (RPI) in the form of perforated sheets as surplus from manufacturing buttons, specifically focusing on its function as a suspended ceiling. The material's light and acoustic properties were measured under a hypothetical office model. Acousting and lighting performance of the RPI ceiling, demonstrate the feasibility of incorporating industrial waste into architectural applications and highlight the importance of conducting measurements on scaled-down prototypes for future research.