The Design Development and Application of Sustainable Design on Workstations

Abstract

The high use of materials in the manufacture of furniture makes the furniture design sector become one of the sectors that use natural resources highly, for example, wood. The uncontrolled use of wood materials will result in the deforestation of forest land which is the largest source of oxygen. Therefore, the researcher wants to analyze recycled materials such as plastic and other wood that are sustainable, this is done to achieve the following objectives: (1) Maximizing the use of recycled materials for furniture to reduce the use of excess materials, (2) Designing eco-friendly furniture to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, (3) Identify the strengths and weaknesses of recycled materials in furniture design. This research uses qualitative methods and case studies with descriptive approach methods as well as collecting observation data through literature study techniques. The results of the analysis state that furniture made from recycled materials, especially plastic materials, to overcome sea water pollution is not impossible, this is supported by the presence of a British couple, Alexander Groves and Azusa Murakami, who have succeeded in creating some household furniture made from recycled plastic. The conclusion, furniture design with the aim of sustainability can be implemented if the technical aspects are well thought out. This is what will be done in the design of the workstation at the Tokopedia office.