MATERIAL REUSE IN ARCHITECTURE IN SINGAPORE : INSIGHTS INTO LOCAL PRACTICES - TECHNIQUES, STRATEGIES & DESIGN THINKING
WU HUEI SIANG
WU HUEI SIANG
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There is increasing awareness and emerging trends in the practice of
sustainable material usage in form of reuse as an architectural design strategy. Although
the acquiescence of the notion of reuse in architecture has been well discussed across
various stakeholders in understanding the impediments and impetus of material reuse
in architecture, the reality of practical implementation from the ground operators have
not yet been appraised.
Through close examination of two local small-medium sized practices whose
philosophy embraces notions of reuse, this research paper draws insights on their
strategic approach in form of design thinking and technical constructs as a design
process in overcoming constraints and challenges with regards to material reuse in
Singapore.
By doing so, this dissertation paper will serve as a constructive guide in
understanding the theoretical framework behind material reuse in as well as the
procurement, management and design approach from the practices’ point of view. It
aims to provide a reference point for budding practices dealing with material reuse in
Singapore whilst critically evaluating the course of implemented ideas in the local
context.
This dissertation will eventually culminate into a compendium of design
strategies in dealing with material reuse, technical constructs as part of a design process
as well as implications on the practice’s modus operandi. Lastly, it will provide an
insight on how we can go beyond the limits and constraints together with implications
and theoretical methodologies in the potential application locally across different
architectural project scales.
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Architecture, Design Technology and Sustainability, Cheah Kok Ming, 2011/2012 DTS, Design thinking, Reuse, Singapore practice, Technical strategies
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2012-01-31
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