Banquito Cardboard Stool is 100% Recyclable and Perfect for Parties
Design posted by Diane Pham
Tags: green furniture, Green Home decor, green Interiors, Green Materials, Green Products,
Recycled Materials, Sustainable Materials
The Banquito Cardboard stool has been designed by Georgina Pizzabiocce who has effectively
utilized the ideology of recycling to construction a very stylish and useable stool.
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Structures and shapes used
The stool was constructed using 2 simple components, joining rings, and cardboard side panels.
For the rings, the most ideal shape to achieve this design use be to use a circle ring which helps
give a circle design to the stool, and the design of the side panels helps give the stool aesthetics,
and its structural integrity.
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Methods of joining
The method for joining the components of the stool was relatively simple by using a slot joint to
give the stool its rigidity and shape. By using slot joints, you minimize the use of unnecessary
material, and with the material being cardboard, you can affect the structural integrity and
aesthetics of the stool.
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How the ‘grain’ of the cardboard (the direction of the corrugation) is used
In this design, the ‘grain’ of the cardboard is being used in a vertical application. This is because
cardboard is very week when used horizontally as it can bend, and fold. Although in this stool,
the centre rings are used horizontally, they aren’t load bearing.
http://inhabitat.com/banquito-cardboard-stool-is-100-recyclable-and-perfect-for-parties/
Vicara Gives the Traditional Lamp a Facelift Using Recycled Cardboard
Design posted by Paulo Sellmaye
Read more: Vicara Gives the Traditional Lamp a Facelift Using Recycled Cardboard |
Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building
The innovative cardboard lamp was design by Vicara, an innovative design organisation from
Portugal. This design features laser cut pieces which give an old school lamp design. Benefits
of this design is that it is easily flat-packable, light, and generally a soft touch to any room.
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Structures and shapes used
The cardboard used in the lamp structure has been cut so when it’s joint together, it becomes a
3D lamp. The structure of the lamp is relatively simple with its main structural component being
a cardboard panel cut in a 2D representation of the lamp, and having it repeated.
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Methods of joining
The method for joining the components of the lamp was relatively simple by using a slot joint to
give the lamp its rigidity and shape. By using slot joints, you minimize the use of unnecessary
material, and with the material being cardboard, you can affect the structural integrity and
aesthetics of the lamp.
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How the ‘grain’ of the cardboard (the direction of the corrugation) is used
In this design, the ‘grain’ of the cardboard is being used in a vertical application. This is because
cardboard is very week when used horizontally as it can bend, and fold. Although this is a lamp
that is small and light, cardboard in time is susceptible to bending and folding.
http://inhabitat.com/vicara-gives-the-traditional-lamp-a-facelift-using-recycled-cardboard/
Portable Cardboard Table from Liborius Reykjavík
Design by Kate Andrews
More: Portable Cardboard Table from Liborius Reykjavík | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design
Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building
This innovative use of recycling cardboard to simple to create a lightweight and portable
table aimed at designers and students. This design features easy disassembly and storage in a
carry along bag to take it anywhere.
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Structures and shapes used
The structure and shape of this project must be ergonomically sound to suit the user and
prevent any strain or injury by being weak or poorly constructed. There are numerous
components which are used to create the structural support and foundation of the table. The
components that were used are critical, but the shape of which they were produced was to help
give the table some positive aesthetics.
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Methods of joining
The method for joining the components of the table simply involves using a slot joint to give the
table its rigidity and shape. By using slot joints, you minimize the use of unnecessary material,
and with the material being cardboard, it can affect the portability of the design, and most
importantly you can affect the structural integrity of the table.
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How the ‘grain’ of the cardboard (the direction of the corrugation) is used
In this design, the ‘grain’ of the cardboard is being used in a vertical application. This is because
cardboard is very week when used horizontally as it can bend, and fold. Although the table’s top
is horizontal, there is seems to be sufficient structural support beneath it to prevent it from
folding, and or bending.
http://inhabitat.com/portable-flat-pack-cutting-table-from-liborius-reykjavik/
DIY cardboard Kids Chairs
Design by Trend Hunter, May 24, 20009
This is a fun and innovative way to involve the kids in recycling cardboard. The DIY
cardboard chair is designed with simplicity to allow kids, alongside their parents/ guardians
supervison and assistance, can construct a simple chair that can be used anywhere.
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Structures and shapes used
Being a children’s chair, and having the DIY focus, the chair must be structurally sound to
accommodate its users as children’s are constantly active. Great emphasis on the base of the
chair has been given as evident by the photo to create a solid base, where the backing also
appears to be solid, its to give the chair an ergonomic standpoint for the kids. The overall shapes
used are designed to look like an ordinary chair, even though some pieces might be different
sizes, the shapes used are the same, to give the chair its appearance, and provide simplicity to
those who construct it.
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Methods of joining
The method for joining this chair would simply be using slot joints as it is the most effective and
environmentally friendly way to joining cardboard together. By using slot joints, you minimize
the use of unnecessary material, and with the material being cardboard, it can affect the
portability of the design, and most importantly you can affect the structural integrity of the table.
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How the ‘grain’ of the cardboard (the direction of the corrugation) is used
In this design, the ‘grain’ of the cardboard is being used in a vertical application. This is because
cardboard is very week when used horizontally as it can bend, and fold. For such a reason, the
only horizontal pieces used are to support the load bearing members of the back of the chair.
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-corrugated-cardboard-chair-recyclable-kid-furniture-bydavid-graas
References
Andrews, K. (2014). Portable Cardboard Table from Liborius ReykjavÃk. Inhabitat.com.
Retrieved 5 May 2014, from http://inhabitat.com/portable-flat-pack-cutting-table-fromliborius-reykjavik/
Inhabitat.com,. (2014). Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green
Building. Retrieved 5 May 2014, from http://inhabitat.com/tag/cardboard-furniture/
Pham, D. (2014). Banquito Cardboard Stool is 100% Recyclable and Perfect for Parties.
Inhabitat.com. Retrieved 5 May 2014, from http://inhabitat.com/banquito-cardboard-stool-is100-recyclable-and-perfect-for-parties/
Sellmayer, P. (2014). Vicara Gives the Traditional Lamp a Facelift Using Recycled
Cardboard. Inhabitat.com. Retrieved 5 May 2014, from http://inhabitat.com/vicara-gives-thetraditional-lamp-a-facelift-using-recycled-cardboard/
TrendHunter.com,. (2014). DIY Cardboard Kids Chairs. Retrieved 5 May 2014, from
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-corrugated-cardboard-chair-recyclable-kid-furnitureby-david-graas