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LITTER BIN, CLADDED
TYPE OF METAL: ALUMINIUM; IRON; SHEET / PERFORATED METAL
OBSERVATIONS:
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• solid structures made of sheet metal are difficult to upkeep; they need regular and thorough cleaning; • metal structures are quick to lose their aesthetics due to low-quality coating or wrong type of metal; • solid metal structures are difficult to repair, thus often the whole thing has to be replaced; • thin sheet metal fails in being vandal-proof and thus is easily deformed, often leading to the item losing its aesthetics; • smaller openwork parts are hard to upkeep; such elements are often hard to repair or replace; • a large number of litter bins are fixed to an additional concrete “platform”; • such bins condition excessive usage of disposable plastic bags.
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ANALYSIS:
MAINTAIN+REPAIR
REUSE+REDISTRIBUTE
REMANUFACTURE
has a potential for material usage optimisation during production
allows for designing modular constructions where individual parts are easily replaceable, yet the thin sheet metal is prone to deformation and loss of aesthetics, and is difficult to repair easy to relocate and reuse
has a potential for reuse in other items. Iron is prone to quick loss of aesthetics
metal is the most recyclable material; however, this practice is currently underdeveloped in Ukraine, in particular due to the lack of technology mostly easy to install (depending on the design)
relatively lightweight element, easy to transport, portability may be improved by the devices of design
has a potential for improving portability by the devices of design. No special storage conditions required. Humidity does not bode well for storing iron
• Decrease the amount of material to a bear minimum needed for functional use. • Design modular structures, enabling the replacement of individual parts. • Ensure that the metal sheet’s gage is sufficient in order to increase the item’s durability. • Design insert elements for litter bins, in order to facilitate maintenance, decrease soiling on the main object, and prolong its working lifespan. • When designing the structure, avoid making smaller openwork parts in order to simplify the cleaning and overall upkeep. • Iron items require coating for corrosion prevention, and regular recoating. • Whenever possible, design the structure with intention of direct installation in the ground, without the additional platform of concrete. This method provides for easier installation / removal and decreases construction waste after the product’s working lifespan is over.
