PLAYGROUND

TIMBER: SQUARED BEAM, PLANK, LOG

OBSERVATIONS:

• resistant to various weather conditions; • the surface is quick to dry after precipitation, especially when ventilated well; • the parts that are in direct contact with sand or soil dry poorly and require additional anti-rot wood preservative treatment; • some parts may be reused for other projects; • individual parts are easy to repair and replace; • the parts are easy to install; • modular construction allows for replacement of individual parts, they are easy to install and simple in maintenance; • wood will neither overheat in warm weather nor become too cold in winter, which makes a comfortable seating; • can be quite durable given the appropriate maintenance (renewal of the oil coating, etc.)

WOOD: PLAYGROUND WOOD: PLAYGROUND WOOD: PLAYGROUND

ANALYSIS:

MAINTAIN+REPAIR

there’s a potential for waste optimisation during production

under certain conditions can be restored to pristine condition

DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY

often has unique elements; not quite easy to install

TRANSPORTATION

non compact dimensions impact the transportation

REUSE+REDISTRIBUTE

REMANUFACTURE

easy to relocate and reuse (if the object is upkept and individual parts aren’t damaged)

STORAGE CONDITIONS

in some cases, damaged parts can be reused for manufacturing other goods

high potential for recycling (return materials are converted to plate stock and firewood) requires dry storage

WOOD: PLAYGROUND WOOD: PLAYGROUND WOOD: PLAYGROUND WOOD: PLAYGROUND WOOD: PLAYGROUND WOOD: PLAYGROUND

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Process the non-reusable parts into sheet materials (chipboard, OSB). • Pay close consideration to modularity, which makes it possible to replace individual parts. • When developing the design, consider the method of installation in order to make it the most resource-efficient. • When developing the design, consider the methods of transportation and storage in order to improve space-saving. • Pay consideration to the right technologies and selection of materials for the outdoor exploitation in order to prolong the service life. • Perform a regular and timely maintenance and repair the damaged parts (in particular, refresh the damage coating) as soon as possible. • Pay consideration to the coating materials, avoiding toxicants and coatings produced with high CO2 emissions. • Use weatherproof coating materials. • Apply the anti-rot wood preservative on the parts that are in direct contact with sand or soil. • Reuse the damaged parts for manufacturing other goods. • Process the non-reusable parts into sheet materials (chipboard, OSB).

PROPERTIES:

Steel has unique qualities and remains strong even when deformed. It keeps the frame structures durable and flexible and has fast thermal response. This material is high maintenance yet easy to repair. It doesn’t lose its characteristics during processing, yet demands extreme temperatures and high-end technology. Has a high carbon footprint of 3200 kg per 1 ton. As of today, steel is one of the most recyclable materials in the world.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

When developing the design, it is essential to consider the efficient use of material in structures to reduce usage. Requires proper coating and treatment.