Two major gains are categorized to study the advantages of applying Truth to Material’s concept, in architecture field, which is saving our resources and arouses the public to appreciate the origin beauty of raw material.
2.1 Saving Our Resources
Use less, waste less.
Use less, waste less.
Without using extra finishing, being true to material is it possible to save the resources? Based on the survey, 60% of responders trust that staying true to material in architecture field help the environment (Refer to Appendix IV (b), Pie Chart v); consequently, the feasibility of this concept is optimistic. If natural resource and wastage can be reduced, is it lead to the saving in economy wise? Chapter 2.1.2 will study on does this concept saving the economy resources.
2.1.1Responsible for our Environmental Issue
Before start to figure out the advantage of applying truth to material concept in architecture filed, we need to probably know what kind of architecture finishing is in trend, and packaging themselves as goes green advocator. Paint is unavoidable to be critiqued in this topic, as the popularity, and the trade company fall over each other to label their own product as green product in the market. Besides, plastering and wallpaper installation, even though having the environmental friendly product, they still not helping the environment.
Before start to figure out the advantage of applying truth to material concept in architecture filed, we need to probably know what kind of architecture finishing is in trend, and packaging themselves as goes green advocator. Paint is unavoidable to be critiqued in this topic, as the popularity, and the trade company fall over each other to label their own product as green product in the market. Besides, plastering and wallpaper installation, even though having the environmental friendly product, they still not helping the environment.
In general, paints are categorized in two types, which is water-based paints and solvent-based paint. Paint is one of the architecture finishing harm the environment the most. As it is a source of harmful emission. However, solvent-based paint is more hazard then water-based paint as it is a sources of hazardous emissions, Volatile Organic Compound (VOCs). VOCs are the major contributor to the greenhouse effect, which cause the global warming. Further explanations on this topic can refer to Appendix I.
Wallpaper is another trendy interior finishing in recent year as its variety choices and the fancy design. Furthermore, it is convenient for customer, as after choosing their favorite design, the company will together with the installation service. However, people do not know that wallpaper is constructed of either paper or wood pulp and is sometimes coated with PVC vinyl to increase the durability and lifecycle of the paper. There are various methods of bleaching the cellulose fibers to create wood pulp, some more harmful to the environment than others due to the use of chlorine in the process. The paper is often dyed using high VOC solvent-based dyes.
2.1.2 Economy Resources
In term of economy resources, bare wall treatment is expensive than painting. The treatment for bare concrete, is generally refer to the initial installed to chemically harden and density a new concrete floor, the cost is approximately RM 10.05/ m² , is normally a single, one-time cost for the total 30-year life cycle of the floor. (L&M Construction Chemical, Inc, 2011). While interior painting cost RM5.50/ m2 (Refer to Appendix III). It is economic as the life cycle of bare concrete with treatment is longer than painting as it may require repainting approximately every 3 years (Goodrich Global Pte Ltd, 2011). Wallpaper generally have a life span longer than painting of between 7 to 10 years, however the installing wallpaper is pricy, which is RM75.65/ m² (Appendix III).
In term of economy resources, bare wall treatment is expensive than painting. The treatment for bare concrete, is generally refer to the initial installed to chemically harden and density a new concrete floor, the cost is approximately RM 10.05/ m² , is normally a single, one-time cost for the total 30-year life cycle of the floor. (L&M Construction Chemical, Inc, 2011). While interior painting cost RM5.50/ m2 (Refer to Appendix III). It is economic as the life cycle of bare concrete with treatment is longer than painting as it may require repainting approximately every 3 years (Goodrich Global Pte Ltd, 2011). Wallpaper generally have a life span longer than painting of between 7 to 10 years, however the installing wallpaper is pricy, which is RM75.65/ m² (Appendix III).
Besides, a quotation from Infiniti Home Ideas (Appendix II), construction of bare brick work with finishing’s cost is about RM100/ft² and brick work with plastering finishing’s cost is about RM110/ft². It is not much different in economy wise, however use less, pay less can save up the resources of plastering work is worth.
Opinion from experienced contractor (Appendix II), the precast concrete building normally using a flat concrete roofing which are usually incur higher construction cost, and it is not so environmental friendly. Furthermore, the flat concrete slab roofing requires higher maintenance on waterproofing. Therefore, as advice, precast concrete treatment is more practical for designed building, show office, studio and some themed retailing, but it is not too popular in residential architecture.
In brief, bare wall with treatment always economic than applying extra finishing like painting, wallpaper or plastering.
2.2 Realize the Origin Beauty of the raw Building Material
Nowadays, people worship returning to nature, public uphold bare skin beauty then makeup woman. Architecture field should emulate aesthetic standard of goodliness too, adore the origin beauty of raw material. Apply only the basic treatment on the architecture surface but not cover it with plaster, paint or wallpaper. Just like how woman keep their natural beauty with healthy life style, without make up, they still emanate the origin beauty and glamour.
Nowadays, people worship returning to nature, public uphold bare skin beauty then makeup woman. Architecture field should emulate aesthetic standard of goodliness too, adore the origin beauty of raw material. Apply only the basic treatment on the architecture surface but not cover it with plaster, paint or wallpaper. Just like how woman keep their natural beauty with healthy life style, without make up, they still emanate the origin beauty and glamour.
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