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Analysis and implementation of veneer production waste in order to design decorative wall panels

Increasing concern for the preservation of the environment aims to reduce natural changes, which ultimately causes greater social changes. As social changes occur, so do changes in the professional approach in the field of technology, production, and design. It is very important nowadays to rethink technology and processes in order to reduce production waste and design better products for a more sustainable future (Fell, 2010). Based on such an approach, a research and development project is being implemented with the goal of increasing the use of oak logs in the company Spačva Ltd., Vinkovci, Croatia. The aim of this research is to determine what is the residue from the production of oak veneer (Lutz, 1978) and how that residue can be shaped into the design of a new decorative wall panel product. An example of a possible public application of decorative wall panels, such as school classrooms, was analyzed to define the most common wall dimensions. Ratios of proportions were obtained for the development of the final geometry when designing the wall module. The results show that with an innovative approach, a large amount of raw material waste can be exploited and processed into a new product such as decorative wall covering. Further research is moving in the direction of confirming the positive impact on the natural environment, built environment (well-being) as well as the overall business of the company.

wood waste, wall covering, decorative panels, veneer, product design

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