Recycled Materials

Sustainable construction method.

Overview

Recycled materials, using reclaimed wood, metal, or plastic, promote sustainability, 20th–21st century.

Core Characteristics

• Reused, eco-friendly materials.
• Cost-effective, innovative.
• Sustainable aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Earthship Homes (USA, 1970s–present).
• Cardboard Cathedral (New Zealand, 2013).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th–21st century.
• Residential, Civic: Various typologies.
• Sustainable Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Drives eco-conscious design.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Recycling (technique), Sustainability (theory), Material (element), Contemporary (movement)