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Furniture and sustainability

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This thesis examines the evolution of furniture design through the lens of sustainability, tracing the historical development from ancient civilizations to contemporary flat-pack innovations. Drawing from my Ghanaian heritage and expertise in 3D design, I explore the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology in creating environmentally responsible furniture pieces. The research illuminates how furniture has consistently adapted to human needs while reflecting technological capabilities of different eras—from Egyptian tables with animal legs to IKEA's revolutionary flat-pack approach.

Source: Iowa Research Online (The University of Iowa)

DOI: 10.25820/etd.007914

Author: Tawiah-Quashie, Reynold

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Design and Development

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6927282035

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