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ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR:Embodied Carbon of Housing

Lecturer Hayrettin MERİÇ

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ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR:

Embodied Carbon of Housing

Lecturer Hayrettin MERİÇ

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To Ece Ecrin and Ahmet Selim…

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PREFACE

One of the most important causes of climate change around the worldwide is

greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, in order to limit greenhouse gas

emissions, the production of ecological and sustainable products is vital. The

embodied carbon value of a product represents the total amount of

greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere during the production

of that product. In other words, the embodied carbon value is the carbon

footprint of that material.

Embodied carbon value of wood-based board products such as MDF and

particleboard, which are frequently used in furniture production, is higher

than solid wood. One of the main reasons for this is the glue (many of them

based on formaldehyde) in the production of these board materials, as well

as various chemicals used to protect against moisture, fire and

microorganisms, and another reason is the extensive production stages of

MDF, from raw material to final product.

In this research, each of the furniture products used in a standard house was

designed from 3 different materials: completely MDF, completely

particleboard and completely solid wood. According to the material for

which the furniture products were designed, 3 different embodied carbon

values of each furniture product in the house were calculated. Then the

embodied carbon values of all furniture products in any part of the house

were summed and 3 different total embodied carbon values of that part in the

house were calculated. At the last stage, embodied carbon values of each

part of the house were summed, three different embodied carbon values

resulting from furniture usage for the all house were calculated.

Also in this book, CO2 emissions from transport are calculated during the

delivery of the furniture products used in the house and designed from 3

different materials from the factory where it is produced to the end user.

According to the research results, furniture products with the lowest

embodied carbon value are furniture products designed from solid lumber. In

addition, furniture products designed from particleboard have lower

embodied carbon values than furniture products designed from MDF.

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Therefore, if the furniture used in a residence is produced from solid wood,

the embodied carbon values resulting from the furniture usage of that house

may be lower.

Furniture products designed from solid wood are lighter than furniture

products designed from other materials. As a result, if the furniture products

used in a standard dwelling are produced from solid wood, CO2 emissions

emitted into the atmosphere during the delivery of the furniture from the

factory to the end user may be lower.

Due to the limited number of research in turkey and around the world in

terms of evaluating the environmental effects of furniture, this book is

expected to contribute to the furniture and interior design sectors.

Lecturer Hayrettin MERİÇ

May, 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface ……………………………………………………………………………..iii

Contents …………………………………………………………………………….v

List of Tables ………………………………………………………………………vii

List of Figures ……………………………………………………………………...xi

1.INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………...1

1.1.The Aim of the Research ……………………………………………………...1

1.2. Scope of the Research ………………………………………………………...3

1.3.Method of the Research ……………………………………………………….4

2.ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF PARTS OF THE

HOUSE ……………………………………………………………………………...5

2.1. Embodied Carbon ……………………………………………………………5

2.1.1. Embodied Carbon Coefficient for Timber …………………………….6

2.2. Furniture Industry and Housing Sector in Turkey ………………………7

2.3. Boundaries and Selection of Research Samples ………………………...8

2.4.Values of Embodied Carbon of Parts of The House ……………………10

2.4.1.Bedroom-1 (Master Bedroom) …………………………………...11

2.4.1.1.Wardrobe ………………………………………………...12

2.4.1.2.Bed ………………………………………………………15

2.4.1.3.Bedside …………………………………………………..17

2.4.1.4.Drawer Dresser ………………………………………….19

2.4.1.5.Makeup Table …………………………………………...22

2.4.2.Bedroom -2 (For Daughter) ……………………………………...25

2.4.2.1.Wardrobe ………………………………………………...25

2.4.2.2.Bed ………………………………………………………27

2.4.2.3.Makeup Table …………………………………………...29

2.4.2.4.Study Table ……………………………………………...31

2.4.2.5.Bedside …………………………………………………..33

2.4.3.Bedroom -3 (For Son) ……………………………………………36

2.4.3.1.Wardrobe ………………………………………………..36

2.4.3.2.Bed ………………………………………………………38

2.4.3.3.Study Table ……………………………………………...40

2.4.3.4.Bedside …………………………………………………..42

2.4.4.Living Room ……………………………………………………..44

2.4.4.1.TV Wall Unit ………………………………….………...44

2.4.4.2.Bookcase …………………….…………………………..46

2.4.4.3.Coffee Table ……………………………………………..48

2.4.4.4.Nesting Table ……………………………………………50

2.4.4.5.Breakfront ………………………………………….……52

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2.4.5.Kitchen …………………………………………………………..54

2.4.5.1.Kitchen Cabinets ……………………………………….54

2.4.5.2.Dining Table …………………………………………...58

2.4.5.3.Dining Chair ……………………………………………60

2.4.6.Bathroom ……………………………………………………….61

2.4.6.1. Bathroom Cabinet ………………….………………….61

2.4.7.Toilet Room ……………………………………………………65

2.4.7.1.WC Cabinet …………………………………………….65

2.4.8.Hallway ………………………………………………………...67

2.4.8.1.Cloakroom ……………………………………………...67

2.5.Calculation Of CO2 Emissions From Transport ……………………...70

2.5.1.CO2 Emissions From Transport ………………………………..70

3.FINDINGS AND COMPARISONS ……………………………………………..80

3.1.Comparison Of Embodied Carbon Data Calculated For All The Housing And

Every Part Of The Housing ……..………………………………………………..81

3.2.Comparison Of CO2 From Transport For All The Housing And Every Part Of

The Housing ……………………………………………………………………...86

4. RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ……………………………………..90

REFERENCES …………………………………………………………………….93

APPENDICES ……………………………………………………………………..97

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1. Sawn softwood main indicators, Europe, 2013-2018 (1,000 m3 ) ……..11

Table 2.2. Sawn hardwood main indicators, Europe, 2013-2018 (1,000 m3 ) …….11

Table 2.3. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

(including carbon storage) …………………………………………………………13

Table 2.4. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

(not including carbon storage) ……………………………………………………..14

Table 2.5. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed

(including carbon storage) …………………………………………………………16

Table 2.6. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed (not

including carbon storage) …………………………………………………………..16

Table 2.7. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside

(including carbon storage) …………………………………………………………18

Table 2.8. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside (not

including carbon storage) …………………………………………………………..19

Table 2.9. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Drawer

Dresser (including carbon storage) ………………………………………………...21

Table 2.10. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Drawer

Dresser (not including carbon storage) …………………………………………….21

Table 2.11. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Makeup

Table (including carbon storage) …………………………………………………..23

Table 2.12. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Makeup

Table (not including carbon storage) ………………………………………………24

Table 2.13. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

for Bedroom -2 (including carbon storage) ………………………………………..26

Table 2.14. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

for Bedroom -2 (not including carbon storage) ……………………………………27

Table 2.15. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed for

Bedroom -2 (including carbon storage) ……………………………………………28

Table 2.16. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed for

Bedroom -2 (not including carbon storage) ………………………………………..29

Table 2.17. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Makeup

Table for Bedroom -2 (including carbon storage) ………………………………...30

Table 2.18. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Makeup

Table for Bedroom -2 (not including carbon storage) ……………………………..31

Table 2.19. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Study Table

for Bedroom -2 (including carbon storage) ………………………………………..32

Table 2.20. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Study Table

for Bedroom -2 (not including carbon storage) ……………………………………33

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Table 2.21. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside for

Bedroom -2 (including carbon storage) …………………………………………....35

Table 2.22. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside for

Bedroom -2 (not including carbon storage) ………………………………………..35

Table 2.23. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

for Bedroom -3 (including carbon storage) ………………………………………..37

Table 2.24. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

for Bedroom -3 (not including carbon storage) ……………………………………38

Table 2.25. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed for

Bedroom -3 (including carbon storage) ……………………………………………39

Table 2.26. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed for

Bedroom -3 (not including carbon storage) ………………………………………..40

Table 2.27. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Study Table

for Bedroom -3 (including carbon storage) ………………………………………..41

Table 2.28. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Study Table

for Bedroom -3 (not including carbon storage) ……………………………………42

Table 2.29. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside for

Bedroom -3 (including carbon storage) ……………………………………………43

Table 2.30. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside for

Bedroom -3 (not including carbon storage) ………………………………………..44

Table 2.31. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of TV Wall

Unit (including carbon storage) ……………………………………………………45

Table 2.32. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of TV Wall

Unit (not including carbon storage) ………………………………………………..46

Table 2.33. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bookcase

(including carbon storage) …………………………………………………………47

Table 2.34. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bookcase

(not including carbon storage) ……………………………………………………..48

Table 2.35. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Coffee

Table (including carbon storage) …………………………………………………..49

Table 2.36. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Coffee

Table (not including carbon storage) ………………………………………………50

Table 2.37. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Nesting

Table (including carbon storage) …………………………………………………..51

Table 2.38. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Nesting

Table (not including carbon storage) ………………………………………………52

Table 2.39. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Breakfront

(including carbon storage) …………………………………………………………53

Table 2.40. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Breakfront

(not including carbon storage) ……………………………………………………..54

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Table 2.41. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Kitchen

Units (including carbon storage) …………………………………………………...56

Table 2.42. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Kitchen

Units (not including carbon storage) ……………………………………………….57

Table 2.43. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Dining

Table (including carbon storage) …………………………………………………..59

Table 2.44. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Dining

Table (not including carbon storage) ………………………………………………59

Table 2.45. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Dining

Chair Seat (including carbon storage) ……………………………………………..61

Table 2.46. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Dining

Chair Seat (not including carbon storage) …………………………………………61

Table 2.47. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bathroom

Cabinet (including carbon storage) ………………………………………………...63

Table 2.48. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bathroom

Cabinet (not including carbon storage) …………………………………………….64

Table 2.49. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of WC Cabinet

(including carbon storage) …………………………………………………………66

Table 2.50. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of WC Cabinet

(not including carbon storage) ……………………………………………………..66

Table 2.51. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Cloakroom

(including carbon storage) …………………………………………………………68

Table 2.52. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Cloakroom

(not including carbon storage) ……………………………………………………..69

Table 2.53. CO2 Emissions During Transportation of Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Bedroom -1 ………………………………………………………..74

Table 2.54. CO2 Emissions During Transportation Of Furniture Products That

Manufactured Using Completely MDF, Completely Particleboard And Completely

Solid wood For Bedroom -2 ……………………………………………………….75

Table 2.55. CO2 Emissions During Transportation of Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Bedroom -3 ………………………………………………………..76

Table 2.56. CO2 Emissions During Transportation of Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Living room ……………………………………………………….77

Table 2.57. CO2 Emissions During Transportation of Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Kitchen …………………………………………………………….78

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Table 2.58. CO2 Emissions During Transportation of Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Bathroom …………………………………………………………..79

Table 2.59. CO2 Emissions During Transportation of Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Toilet Room ……………………………………………………….79

Table 2.60. CO2 Emissions During Transportation of Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Hallway ……………………………………………………………80

Table 3.1. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Bedroom -1 ………………………………………………………..82

Table 3.2. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Bedroom -2 ………………………………………………………..83

Table 3.3. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Bedroom -3 ………………………………………………………..83

Table 3.4. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Living Room ………………………………………………………83

Table 3.5. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Kitchen …………………………………………………………….84

Table 3.6. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Bathroom …………………………………………………………..84

Table 3.7. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Toilet Room ……………………………………………………….84

Table 3.8. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Hallway ……………………………………………………………84

Table 3.9. Total Values of Embodied Carbon of Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Whole House ………………………………………………………86

Table 3.10. CO2 Emissions During Transportation of Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Whole House ………………………………………………………87

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2.1. Development of traditional products wood consumption within the EU

until 2030. ……………………………………………………..…………………...11

Figure 2.2. Example of Wardrobe. ………………………………………………...12

Figure 2.3. Example of Bed. ………………………………………………………15

Figure 2.4. Example of Bedside …………………………………………………...17

Figure 2.5. Example of Drawer Dresser …………………………………………..19

Figure 2.6. Example of Makeup Table ……………………………………………22

Figure 2.7. Example of Wardrobe …………………………………………………25

Figure 2.8. Example of Bed ……………………………………………………….27

Figure 2.9. Example of Makeup Table ……………………………………………29

Figure 2.10. Example of Study Table ……………………………………………..31

Figure 2.11. Example of TV Wall Unit …………………………………………...44

Figure 2.12. Example of Bookcase ………………………………………………..46

Figure 2.13. Example of Coffee Table …………………………………………….48

Figure 2.14. Example of Nesting Table …………………………………………...50

Figure 2.15. Example of Breakfront ………………………………………………52

Figure 2.16. Example of Kitchen Wall Unit and Base Unit ………………………54

Figure 2.17. Example of Dining Table ……………………………………………58

Figure 2.18. Example of Dining Chair …..………………………………………...60

Figure 2.19. Example of Bathroom Cabinet ………………………………………62

Figure 2.20. Example of WC Cabinet ……………………………………………..65

Figure 2.21. Example of Cloakroom ………………………………………………67

Figure 2.22. Percentage of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2018 ………………….70

Figure 2.23. Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transport in Europe ……………...71

Figure 2.24 Change in Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transport ………..72

Figure 2.25. Share of Transport Greenhouse Gas Emissions ……………………..72

Figure 2.26. Road Transport - Share of Transport Greenhouse Gas Emissions …..73

Figure 3.1. Weight Values ( as kg )of Furniture Products that Manufactured using

completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely Solid wood for Parts of

House ………………………………………………………………………………87

Figure 3.2. Total Weight Values ( as kg )of Furniture Products that Manufactured

using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely Solid wood for

Whole House ……………………………………………………………………….88

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1. INTRODUCTION

In recent years, the increase in mass production, environmental

pollution and resource depletion are seen as a threat around the world,

and precautions are taken about the problem. Nowadays, due to

climate change, we aim to produce products that are sensitive to the

environment and human health, and for this purpose, a lot of research

has been done in recent years.

Furniture is a product used in every area of daily life and directly

affects the quality of human life. In recent years, with the rising

standard of living and increasing population, the demand for furniture

have increased, and being a sector that requires more knowledge and

material capital compared to previous years (1).

In 1992, the life cycle assessment (LCA) was accepted on a global

scale as a method to assess the environmental impacts caused by

industrial products during their life cycle. This method is used for the

environmental impact assessment of each industrial product, and

naturally, it is also used in the environmental impact assessment of

furniture products (2).

Due to the limited number of scientific researches about the LCA

assessment of the dwelling according to furniture products used in

turkey and in the world, this research is expected to contribute to the

global furniture industry and interior design.

1.1.The Aim of the Research

There are scientific articles that examine the differences in GHG

emissions by substituting displacing wood with non-wood products.

The great majority of these researches are especially for the

construction industry. For example, there are many studies comparing

GHG emissions by replacing parts of the building such as columns,

beams and building's walls and floors with wood products. However,

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on the scale of product types, studies to measure GHG emissions are

limited when substituting non-wood products with wood.

In a review publication evaluating the studies where non-wood

products and wood were replaced, 51 scientific studies were

examined, and according to this study, the vast majority of research on

the replacement of wood with non-wood products is about the

construction industry (79 %). There are very few studies in the

furniture industry, just like the number of studies conducted by

product type (7).

People spend most of their time (85 - 90%) indoors. The main purpose

of this research is to compare the environmental effects of different

interiors by calculating the embodied carbon values according to the

material selection. Undoubtedly, furniture products are one of the

most important items of indoor items such as residences, schools,

hotels, restaurants. Therefore, in this research, calculations and

evaluations were made on furniture products. This research, in the

context of furniture products aimed to evaluate greenhouse gas

emissions in this process by focusing on the interior and the product

that creates the interior.

This research was done for the following purposes:

• to find the total embodied carbon values of all furniture

products in the house when the furniture products in a standard

dwelling are produced from different materials.

• to compare the CO2 emitted during the delivery of furniture

products produced from different materials to the end user

from the factory.

For this purpose, 3 different alternative furniture product designs were

made. In Alternative 1, each piece of furniture products in different

parts of the house is designed entirely from MDF. While every piece

of furniture is designed completely from particleboard in the 2nd

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alternative, in the 3rd alternative every piece of every furniture

product from the alternative is completely designed from solid wood.

Firstly for every part of the house, embodied carbon values of each

furniture product in that part were calculated then the embodied

carbon values of all furniture products in the relevant part were

summed and the total embodied carbon value of that part of the house

was calculated. In the last stage, embodied carbon values of each part

of the house are summed and the embodied carbon value of the whole

house is calculated. For these calculations, ICE database that a LCA-

based database (3), was used.

Likewise, primarily for every part of the house, CO2 value emitted to

the atmosphere due to transportation during the delivery from the

factory where furniture products were produced from different

materials to the end user was calculated. Then CO2 emission values of

each part in the house were summed and the total amount of CO2

emitted into the atmosphere during transportation has been calculated

for the transportation of all furniture products in the house.

1.2. Scope of the Research

Life cycle assessment (LCA, also known as life-cycle analysis) is a

methodology for assessing environmental impacts associated with all

the stages of the life-cycle of a commercial product, process, or

service. For instance, in the case of a manufactured product,

environmental impacts are assessed from raw material extraction and

processing, through the product's manufacture, distribution and use, to

the recycling or final disposal of the materials composing it. This

work is limited to the section the cradle-to-gate. During the design

phase of furniture manufacturers and designers, the environmental

impacts of the materials they will use were evaluated on an embodied

carbon scale. According to the material that can be preferred in the

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design of furniture products in a interior, the embodied carbon values

of that interior were compared.

1.3. Method of the Research

In the research, the house was chosen as the interior. The architectural

form and dimensions of the house and parts of the house are fixed and

the factors such as columns, beams, walls that make up the building

are excluded from the research. Each furniture product in the house is

designed from 3 different materials as completely Medium Density

Fiberboard (MDF), completely Particleboard and completely from

Solid wood, and the weight of each furniture product was calculated in

kg. Using the ICE database, 3 different embodied carbon values were

calculated for each furniture product based on the material from which

it was produced. These calculations were made for all furnitures in a

house, and according to the materials used in the production of

furnitures used in the house, 3 different embodied carbon values of the

house were calculated. For example, in the living room, which is a

part of the house, there are various furnitures. In Alternative 1, MDF

was entirely used in the design of each furniture product in the living

room. While particleboard was completely used in the design of each

furniture product in the living room in alternative 2, in alternative 3,

solid wood was completely used in the design of each furniture

product in the living room. As a result, 3 different embodied carbon

values of the living room were calculated and compared. The

calculations of the bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, toilet room and

hallway sections were made in the same way. Embodied carbon

values of each part of the house were summed, and 3 different

embodied carbon values of the house were calculated and compared.

CO2 from transport section covers the delivery process of furniture

products by road, from factory where the furniture is manufactured to

the end user.

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2. ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF

PARTS OF THE HOUSE

Furniture is one of the most used items in the house. Therefore,

furniture products in that house are very important in evaluating the

environmental impacts of the house. Designers and furniture

manufacturers in the furniture industry also play an important role in

creating sustainable interiors.

2.1. Embodied Carbon

In order to understand the concept of embodied carbon, it is first

necessary to talk about greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases are gases

that absorb and reflect heat from the atmosphere. This behaviour of

greenhouse gases keeps the atmosphere of our world warmer than it

should be. This causes greenhouse effect, that is, global warming. As

a natural result of global warming, climate changes occur. The main

greenhouse gases specified in the Kyoto protocol, which is an

international agreement related to the limitation of greenhouse gas

emissions; carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O),

hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs), per fluorocarbons (PFCs), sulphur

hexafluoride (SF6) (D).

The global warming potential shows the amount of warming caused

by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere over a 100-year period. The

global warming potential value of carbon dioxide is considered 1, and

the values of other gases are compared to the amount of warming

caused by carbon dioxide. For example, the global warming potential

of methane gas is 25 times higher than carbon dioxide. The most

common gas that is released into the atmosphere by human activities

is carbon dioxide. As a result, sometimes the term carbon dioxide is

used when expressing the effects of all greenhouse gases, but this

causes confusion in the literature. To this end, scientists have created

the unit " CO2e " ie "carbon dioxide equivalent" to express the effects

of other greenhouse gases. Briefly, “CO2e” is a common unit used to

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identify different greenhouse gases in an area. Greenhouse gas

quantity can be expressed as CO2e by multiplying that gas with the

“GWP” value. For example, if 1 kg of methane is emitted, this can be

expressed as 25 kgCO2e (4).

Embodied carbon means the carbon footprint of a material. It is a

measure of how much greenhouse gases are released to the nature

throughout the supply chain of the material. Although it is generally

measured from “cradle-to-gate”, all stages of the material can be

evaluated with the “cradle-to-grave” stage, which is the most complete

boundary condition. In this research, refers to the sum of carbon

dioxide and other greenhouse gases released from direct and indirect

processes associated with products or services, including raw material

extraction, transportation and production processes before the product

leaves the factory.

2.1.1. Embodied Carbon Coefficient for Timber

The ICE database has 2 different embodied carbon coefficients for

timber. This is due to the inclusion or exclusion of carbon stored in the

timber when calculating the embodied carbon coefficient. To provide

an example, if -1,5 kg CO2 is stored per kg of wood, and 0,5 kgCO2e

is the embodied carbon of a wood (Mod A1-A3) without carbon

storage. Then the embodied carbon with carbon storage, in this

example, would be -1,0 kgCO2e per kg of wood. Embodied carbon

data with carbon storage is typically a negative in magnitude number

(3). To give another example, embodied carbon coefficient of MDF is

-0.64 kgCO2e if carbon storage is included, while 0.856 kgCO2e if

carbon storage is not included. In this research, using 2 different

embodied carbon coefficients of timber, 2 different embodied carbon

values were calculated for each furniture product.

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2.2. Furniture Industry and Housing Sector in Turkey

In 2015, the Turkish furniture sector was done about 15.5 billion

pounds (about 5.67 billion USD) production. Production amount was

estimated as 16.3 billion Turkish lira for 2016, 19 billion Turkish lira

for 2017 and 22 billion Turkish lira for 2018 (5 ). Turkey's furniture

exports, while $ 192 million in 2001, increased significantly in 2017,

has reached 2 billion 360 million dollars. In 2001, furniture imports

were 122 million dollars due to the impact of the crisis. In 2015,

furniture imports decreased by 14% compared to the previous year to

$ 851 millions, and in 2016, decreased by 28% compared to the

previous year to $ 606 millions (6).

According to 2015 data, there are 177.944 insured employees in

43.057 enterprises in the furniture industry. While the ratio of sector

employment to general employment is 4.7 %, the number of

enterprises to general production is 11.04 %. In the period from 2009

to 2015, employment in the sector increased significantly from 115

thousand to 178 thousand, and the number of enterprises increased

from about 35 thousand to 43 thousand. In 2015, the average number

of employees in each furniture enterprise was 4.07 % and the ratio of

furniture production to overall manufacturing was 9.2 % (5).

According to the furniture consumption report, 85% of consumers

change their furniture between 3-10 years. This rate is quite high and

it can be said that the decision of consumer change positively affects

furniture production and consumption, however, when evaluated as an

environmental scale, the life expectancy of furniture should be longer

(5).

Housing production in Turkey, increased considerably with the

establishment of housing finance system and as such factors as urban

regeneration in recent years. Between 2002 and 2016, a total of

approximately 9.5 million houses were built. The country population

is 79 million in 2017 and the ratio of the produced housing to the

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population is 12.02 %. Only in 2016, 910 thousand houses were built

(5).

As a result, furniture consumption has increased in parallel with

developments such as the increase in the rate of urbanization due to

industrialization, participation in the labor force, the economic

development process that the country has entered, a significant

expansion in national income. Factors affecting furniture

consumption; per capita national income, population growth rate,

number of marriages, number of dwellings produced, expectations

(political, economic), cultural structure, etc. can be listed as. Rapid

increases in new residential buildings, office buildings, hotels, culture-

arts-entertainment buildings, shopping malls, commercial buildings

have increased the demand for furniture. In addition, furniture

renewal, marriages and export - import demands can be mentioned as

other factors (5).

2.3. Boundaries and Selection of Research Samples

The aim of the research is to compare the embodied carbon values in

both product and dwelling scale of the alternatives designed from

completely solid wood, completely MDF and completely

particleboard materials. While making these calculations, the number

of furniture products in each parts of the house and the dimensions of

each furniture product were kept constant.

This work is limited to the section the cradle-to-gate. Environmental

impact assessment is limited to the amount of embodied carbon and

the updated data of the ICE database in 2019 was used for calculation.

The ICE database is a database developed by Hammond and Jones at

the University of Bath in England. Embodied carbon and embodied

energy coefficients of various materials are included in the database.

Embodied carbon coefficients are given to cover all greenhouse gases

and in kgCO2e.

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The research was carried out with method from piece to whole (for

example, from the wardrobe to the bedroom, from the bedroom to the

house).

First, the embodied carbon value of a wardrobe in the bedroom was

calculated. To do this, an example of a wardrobe was chosen, and 3

different alternatives were designed by is not changed the dimensions

of this wardrobe, the number of parts in the wardrobe and the

dimensions of parts in the wardrobe. In alternative 1, all parts of the

wardrobe are designed entirely from MDF. In alternative 2, all parts of

the wardrobe are designed entirely from particleboard, while in

alternative 3, all parts of the wardrobe are designed from solid wood.

Weight calculation was made for each wardrobe designed from 3

different alternatives. The weight of each wardrobe was calculated in

kilograms and the weight of each wardrobe was multiplied by the

coefficients in the ICE database. As a result of this calculation,

embodied carbon values were calculated for each of 3 wardrobes

designed from 3 different materials. These calculations were made for

all furniture products in the bedroom, and embodied carbon values of

all furniture products were calculated. The embodied carbon values of

all furniture products in the bedroom were summed up and the total

embodied carbon value of this bedroom was calculated. Along with

the bedroom, similar calculations were made for the kitchen, living

room, bathroom, toilet room and hallway parts in this house. The

embodied carbon amounts of each part in this house were summed up

and the embodied carbon value of this house was calculated.

This research has some limitations. These are;

• Only furniture products are included in the calculation of the

embodied carbon value of the house,

• Due to it is more robust, solid wood are used rather than MDF

and particleboard for the frame systems of upholstered

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furniture such as armchairs and sofas, so these products were

excluded from the study.

• Metal, plastic and glass-based parts and accessories in the

furniture product are not included in the study, owing to they

are used in each alternative in the same number and size,

• In this research was used cradle-to-gate as scale.

2.4. Values of Embodied Carbon of Parts of The House

MDF can be produced in different specific density and generally has a

specific density in the range of 0,70 gr / cm3 to 0,90 gr / cm3.

Throughout this study, the specific density of MDF was used as the

lowest value it had, which is was 0,70 gr / cm3. The specific density of

Particleboard is between 0,6 gr / cm3 and 0,7 gr / cm3. The specific

density of Particleboard was calculated as 0,60 gr / cm3 throughout

this study. Specific densities of the wood species (oak, beech, birch,

maple, ash, juniper, spruce, pine, fir, cedar) commonly used in the

world and turkey usually 0,35 g / cm3 to 0,70 g / cm3. In addition,

there are mostly coniferous tree species in European forests (Figure

2.1; Table 2.1 and 2.2). The specific density of coniferous trees is

usually in the range of 0,35 gr / cm3 to 0,55 gr / cm3. For this reason,

the specific gravity of solid wood in the whole study was taken as 0,5

gr / cm3.

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Figure 2.1. Development of traditional products wood consumption within the EU

until 2030, (7).

Table 2.1. Sawn softwood main indicators, Europe, 2013-2018 (1,000 m3 ), (8)

Table 2.2. Sawn hardwood main indicators, Europe, 2013-2018 (1,000 m3 ), (8)

2.4.1. Bedroom-1 (Master Bedroom)

In a standard master bedroom, there are usually double bed, bedside

tables, wardrobe, drawer dresser, makeup table and pouf furniture

products.

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2.4.1.1. Wardrobe

For the study, a wardrobe was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.2).

Figure 2.2. Example of Wardrobe, (9)

The total weight of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 284.29 kg. The total weight of the

wardrobe designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 243,68 kg, while the total weight of the wardrobe

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 203,07 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.3 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF

is -181,95 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe

designed entirely from particleboard is -197,38 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -256,34 kgCO2e.

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Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.4 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

MDF is 243,36 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

wardrobe designed entirely from particleboard is 161,81 kgCO2e and

the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

solid wood is calculated approximately 59,93 kgCO2e.

Table 2.3. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

(including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

WA

RD

RO

BE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n f

or

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n f

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Par

t fr

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P

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cleb

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d

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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C

arb

on

fo

r So

lid

wo

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Tota

l Val

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of

Emb

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Car

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Par

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Shelves 6,30 -0,64 -4,03 5,40 -0,81 -4,37 4,50 -1,29 -5,81

Shelves 7,18 -0,64 -4,60 6,16 -0,81 -4,99 5,13 -1,29 -6,62

Shelves 2,36 -0,64 -1,51 2,03 -0,81 -1,64 1,69 -1,29 -2,18

Shelves 24,26 -0,64 -15,52 20,79 -0,81 -16,84 17,33 -1,29 -22,35

Side Panel

44,71 -0,64 -28,61 38,32 -0,81 -31,04 31,94 -1,29 -41,20

Mid Panel 25,84 -0,64 -16,54 22,15 -0,81 -17,94 18,46 -1,29 -23,81

Bottom Panel

14,80 -0,64 -9,47 12,68 -0,81 -10,27 10,57 -1,29 -13,64

Top Panel 25,29 -0,64 -16,19 21,68 -0,81 -17,56 18,07 -1,29 -23,31

Back Panel (total)

21,84 -0,64 -13,98 18,72 -0,81 -15,17 15,60 -0,93* -14,51

Toe Kick 2,96 -0,64 -1,89 2,54 -0,81 -2,05 2,11 -1,29 -2,73

Drawer Front

9,04 -0,64 -5,79 7,75 -0,81 -6,28 6,46 -1,29 -8,33

Drawer Back

5,71 -0,64 -3,66 4,90 -0,81 -3,97 4,08 -1,29 -5,26

Drawer Sides

10,55 -0,64 -6,75 9,04 -0,81 -7,32 7,53 -1,29 -9,72

Drawer Bottom

17,91 -0,64 -11,46 15,35 -0,81 -12,44 12,79 -1,29 -16,51

Front Door

(Total) 65,53 -0,64 -41,94 56,17 -0,81 -45,50 46,81 -1,29 -60,38

TOTAL - kgCO2e -181,95 -197,38 -256,34

*designed from plywood

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Table 2.4. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

(not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

WA

RD

RO

BE

VALUES for MDF VALUES for PARTICLEBOARD VALUES for SOLID WOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n f

or

Par

ticl

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ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

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Car

bo

n f

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Par

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Par

ticl

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TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

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Val

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of

Emb

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Car

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Solid

wo

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Tota

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Emb

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Shelves 6,300 0,856 5,393 5,400 0,664 3,586 4,500 0,263 1,184

Shelves 7,182 0,856 6,148 6,156 0,664 4,088 5,130 0,263 1,349

Shelves 2,363 0,856 2,022 2,025 0,664 1,345 1,688 0,263 0,444

Shelves 24,255 0,856 20,762 20,790 0,664 13,805 17,325 0,263 4,556

Side Panel 44,709 0,856 38,271 38,322 0,664 25,446 31,935 0,263 8,399

Mid Panel 25,843 0,856 22,121 22,151 0,664 14,708 18,459 0,263 4,855

Bottom Panel

14,799 0,856 12,668 12,685 0,664 8,423 10,571 0,263 2,780

Top Panel 25,295 0,856 21,652 21,681 0,664 14,396 18,068 0,263 4,752

Back Panel (total)

21,844 0,856 18,699 18,724 0,664 12,433 15,603 0,681* 10,626

Toe Kick 2,960 0,856 2,534 2,537 0,664 1,685 2,114 0,263 0,556

Drawer Front

9,044 0,856 7,741 7,752 0,664 5,147 6,460 0,263 1,699

Drawer Back

5,712 0,856 4,890 4,896 0,664 3,251 4,080 0,263 1,073

Drawer Sides

10,546 0,856 9,028 9,040 0,664 6,002 7,533 0,263 1,981

Drawer Bottom

17,913 0,856 15,333 15,354 0,664 10,195 12,795 0,263 3,365

Front Door (Total)

65,533 0,856 56,096 56,171 0,664 37,298 46,809 0,263 12,311

TOTAL - kgCO2e 243,36 161,81 59,93

*designed from plywood

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2.4.1.2. Bed

For the study, a bed was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.3).

Figure 2.3. Example of Bed, (10)

The total weight of the bed designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 98,91 kg. The total weight of the bed

designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 84,78 kg, while the total weight of the bed designed

from Solid wood was calculated as 70,65 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bed are

shown in table 2.5 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the bed designed entirely from MDF is -

63,30 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the bed designed

entirely from particleboard is -68,67 kgCO2e and the embodied carbon

value of the bed designed entirely from solid wood is calculated

approximately -91,14 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bed are

shown in table 2.6 (not including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the bed designed entirely from MDF is

84,67 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the bed designed

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entirely from particleboard is 56,29 kgCO2e and the embodied carbon

value of the bed designed entirely from solid wood is calculated

approximately 18,58 kgCO2e.

Table 2.5. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed

(including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

WA

RD

RO

BE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

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MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

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of

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TOTA

L

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(KG

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Val

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Car

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Solid

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Tota

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Headboard Slat

32,10 -0,64 -20,55 27,52 -0,81 -22,29 22,93 -1,29 -29,58

Headboard Leg

14,74 -0,64 -9,43 12,64 -0,81 -10,24 10,53 -1,29 -13,58

Cross Rail 6,88 -0,64 -4,40 5,90 -0,81 -4,78 4,91 -1,29 -6,34

Stile 10,32 -0,64 -6,60 8,85 -0,81 -7,16 7,37 -1,29 -9,51

Front Leg 4,31 -0,64 -2,76 3,69 -0,81 -2,99 3,08 -1,29 -3,97

Side Panels 21,00 -0,64 -13,44 18,00 -0,81 -14,58 15,00 -1,29 -19,35

Front Panel 9,56 -0,64 -6,12 8,19 -0,81 -6,63 6,83 -1,29 -8,80

TOTAL - kgCO2e -63,30 -68,67 -91,14

Table 2.6. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed (not

including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F

WA

RD

RO

BE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

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n f

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Par

t fr

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MD

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TOTA

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(KG

)

Val

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Tota

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Par

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TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

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of

Emb

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Car

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n f

or

Solid

wo

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Tota

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of

Emb

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Car

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Headboard Slat

32,105 0,856 27,482 27,518 0,664 18,272 22,932 0,263 6,031

Headboard Leg

14,742 0,856 12,619 12,636 0,664 8,390 10,530 0,263 2,769

Cross Rail 6,880 0,856 5,889 5,897 0,664 3,915 4,914 0,263 1,292

Stile 10,319 0,856 8,833 8,845 0,664 5,873 7,371 0,263 1,939

Front Leg 4,309 0,856 3,689 3,694 0,664 2,453 3,078 0,263 0,810

Side Panels 21,000 0,856 17,976 18,000 0,664 11,952 15,000 0,263 3,945

Front Panel 9,555 0,856 8,179 8,190 0,664 5,438 6,825 0,263 1,795

TOTAL - kgCO2e 84,67 56,29 18,58

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2.4.1.3. Bedside

For the study, a bedside was selected as shown in the picture

below (Figure 2.4).

Figure 2.4. Example of Bedside, (11)

The total weight of the bedside designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 18,40 kg. The total weight of the bedside

designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 15,77 kg, while the total weight of the bedside

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 13,14 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bedside

are shown in table 2.7 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from MDF is

-11,78 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the bedside

designed entirely from particleboard is -12,77 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -16,95 kgCO2e.

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Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bedside

are shown in table 2.8 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from

MDF is 15,75 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

bedside designed entirely from particleboard is 10,47 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately 3,46 kgCO2e.

Table 2.7. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside

(including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

BED

SID

E

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTİCLEBOARD VALUE for SOLİD WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

P

arti

cleb

oar

d

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

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od

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C

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on

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r So

lid w

oo

d

Tota

l Val

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of

Emb

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Car

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or

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t fr

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lid w

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d

Side 4,96 -0,64 -3,17 4,25 -0,81 -3,44 3,54 -1,29 -4,57

Shelf 1,77 -0,64 -1,13 1,52 -0,81 -1,23 1,27 -1,29 -1,63

Top Shelf 2,56 -0,64 -1,64 2,20 -0,81 -1,78 1,83 -1,29 -2,36

Back Panel 2,83 -0,64 -1,81 2,43 -0,81 -1,97 2,02 -1,29 -2,61

Stile 0,89 -0,64 -0,57 0,76 -0,81 -0,62 0,63 -1,29 -0,82

Rail 0,30 -0,64 -0,19 0,25 -0,81 -0,21 0,21 -1,29 -0,27

Drawer Front 1,39 -0,64 -0,89 1,19 -0,81 -0,96 0,99 -1,29 -1,28

Drawer Back 0,65 -0,64 -0,41 0,55 -0,81 -0,45 0,46 -1,29 -0,60

Drawer Sides 1,38 -0,64 -0,88 1,18 -0,81 -0,96 0,99 -1,29 -1,27

Drawer Bottom 1,68 -0,64 -1,07 1,44 -0,81 -1,16 1,20 -1,29 -1,54

TOTAL - kgCO2e -11,78 -12,77 -16,95

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Table 2.8. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside (not

including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

BED

SID

E VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r M

DF

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Solid

wo

od

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

So

lid w

oo

d

Side 4,959 0,856 4,245 4,251 0,664 2,822 3,542 0,263 0,932

Shelf 1,772 0,856 1,516 1,518 0,664 1,008 1,265 0,263 0,333

Top Shelf 2,563 0,856 2,194 2,197 0,664 1,459 1,831 0,263 0,482

Back Panel 2,830 0,856 2,423 2,426 0,664 1,611 2,022 0,263 0,532

Stile 0,888 0,856 0,760 0,761 0,664 0,505 0,634 0,263 0,167

Rail 0,297 0,856 0,254 0,254 0,664 0,169 0,212 0,263 0,056

Drawer Front 1,389 0,856 1,189 1,190 0,664 0,790 0,992 0,263 0,261

Drawer Back 0,647 0,856 0,554 0,554 0,664 0,368 0,462 0,263 0,122

Drawer Sides 1,380 0,856 1,181 1,183 0,664 0,785 0,986 0,263 0,259

Drawer Bottom 1,676 0,856 1,434 1,436 0,664 0,954 1,197 0,263 0,315

TOTAL - kgCO2e 15,75 10,47 3,46

2.4.1.4. Drawer Dresser

For the study, a drawer dresser was selected as shown in the picture

below (Figure 2.5).

Figure 2.5. Example of Drawer Dresser, (12)

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The total weight of the drawer dresser designed entirely from MDF

was calculated as approximately 44,80 kg. The total weight of the

drawer dresser designed completely from particleboard was calculated

as approximately 38,40 kg, while the total weight of the drawer

dresser designed from Solid wood was calculated as 32,00 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of drawer

dresser are shown in table 2.9 (including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the drawer dresser designed entirely

from MDF is -28,67 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

drawer dresser designed entirely from particleboard is -31,11 kgCO2e

and the embodied carbon value of the drawer dresser designed entirely

from solid wood is calculated approximately -40,13 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of drawer

dresser are shown in table 2.10 (not including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the drawer dresser designed

entirely from MDF is 38,35 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value

of the drawer dresser designed entirely from particleboard is 25,50

kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the drawer dresser

designed entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately 8,42

kgCO2e.

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Table 2.9. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Drawer

Dresser (including carbon storage) P

AR

TS O

F D

RA

WER

DR

ESSE

R VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r M

DF

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

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C

arb

on

fo

r So

lid

wo

od

Tota

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of

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Car

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d

Side Panels 9,00 -0,64 -5,76 7,71 -0,81 -6,25 6,43 -1,29 -8,06

Top Shelf 4,23 -0,64 -2,70 3,62 -0,81 -2,93 3,02 -1,29 -3,78

Bottom Panel 3,81 -0,64 -2,44 3,27 -0,81 -2,65 2,72 -1,29 -3,42

Back Panel 9,75 -0,64 -6,24 8,36 -0,81 -6,77 6,96 -1,29 -8,73

Front Leg Stile 1,00 -0,64 -0,64 0,86 -0,81 -0,69 0,71 -1,29 -0,90

Drawer Front 7,59 -0,64 -4,85 6,50 -0,81 -5,27 5,42 -1,29 -6,79

Drawer Back 2,76 -0,64 -1,77 2,37 -0,81 -1,92 1,97 -1,29 -2,47

Drawer Sides 2,93 -0,64 -1,88 2,51 -0,81 -2,04 2,09 -1,29 -2,63

Drawer Bottom 3,12 -0,64 -2,00 2,67 -0,81 -2,16 2,23 -1,29 -2,79

Top Rail 0,35 -0,64 -0,23 0,30 -0,81 -0,24 0,25 -1,29 -0,32

Bottom Rail 0,26 -0,64 -0,17 0,23 -0,81 -0,18 0,19 -1,29 -0,24

TOTAL - kgCO2e -28,67 -31,11 -40,13

Table 2.10. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Drawer

Dresser (not including carbon storage)

PARTS OF DRAWER DRESSER

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Solid

wo

od

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

So

lid w

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d

Side Panels 8,999 0,856 7,704 7,714 0,664 5,122 6,428 0,263 1,691

Top Shelf 4,226 0,856 3,617 3,622 0,664 2,405 3,019 0,263 0,794

Bottom Panel 3,814 0,856 3,265 3,269 0,664 2,171 2,724 0,263 0,717

Back Panel 9,749 0,856 8,345 8,357 0,664 5,549 6,964 0,263 1,831

Front Leg Stile 1,000 0,856 0,856 0,857 0,664 0,569 0,714 0,263 0,188

Drawer Front 7,585 0,856 6,493 6,502 0,664 4,317 5,418 0,263 1,425

Drawer Back 2,760 0,856 2,362 2,365 0,664 1,571 1,971 0,263 0,518

Drawer Sides 2,932 0,856 2,510 2,513 0,664 1,669 2,094 0,263 0,551

Drawer Bottom 3,118 0,856 2,669 2,673 0,664 1,775 2,227 0,263 0,586

Top Rail 0,353 0,856 0,302 0,302 0,664 0,201 0,252 0,263 0,066

Bottom Rail 0,265 0,856 0,226 0,227 0,664 0,151 0,189 0,263 0,050

TOTAL - kgCO2e 38,35 25,50 8,42

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2.4.1.5. Makeup Table

For the study, a makeup table was selected as shown in the picture

below (Figure 2,6).

Figure 2.6. Example of Makeup Table, (13)

The total weight of the makeup table designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 33,08 kg. The total weight of the makeup

table designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 28,35 kg, while the total weight of the makeup table

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 23,63 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of makeup

table are shown in table 2.11 (including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the makeup table designed entirely

from MDF is -21,17 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

makeup table designed entirely from particleboard is -22,97 kgCO2e

and the embodied carbon value of the makeup table designed entirely

from solid wood is calculated approximately -30,49 kgCO2e.

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Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of makeup

table are shown in table 2.12 (not including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the makeup table designed

entirely from MDF is 28,32 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value

of the makeup table designed entirely from particleboard is 18,83

kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the makeup table designed

entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately 6,22 kgCO2e.

Table 2.11. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Makeup

Table (including carbon storage)

PARTS OF MAKEUP

TABLE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r M

DF

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r So

lid

wo

od

Tota

l Val

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of

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n

for

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od

Side Panels 7,64 -0,64 -4,89 6,55 -0,81 -5,31 5,46 -1,29 -7,04

Top Panel 4,08 -0,64 -2,61 3,50 -0,81 -2,83 2,92 -1,29 -3,76

Side Panels (Pouf)

3,63 -0,64 -2,32 3,11 -0,81 -2,52 2,59 -1,29 -3,34

Seat (Pouf) 1,81 -0,64 -1,16 1,56 -0,81 -1,26 1,30 -1,29 -1,67

Bottom Shelf (Pouf)

1,65 -0,64 -1,06 1,42 -0,81 -1,15 1,18 -1,29 -1,52

Drawer Front 1,81 -0,64 -1,16 1,56 -0,81 -1,26 1,30 -1,29 -1,67

Drawer Back 0,91 -0,64 -0,58 0,78 -0,81 -0,63 0,65 -1,29 -0,83

Drawer Sides 1,13 -0,64 -0,72 0,97 -0,81 -0,78 0,81 -1,29 -1,04

Drawer Bottom

2,69 -0,64 -1,72 2,31 -0,81 -1,87 1,92 -1,29 -2,48

Back Panel 5,37 -0,64 -3,44 4,60 -0,81 -3,73 3,83 -1,29 -4,95

Shelves 1,06 -0,64 -0,68 0,91 -0,81 -0,73 0,75 -1,29 -0,97

Right Side Panel

1,30 -0,64 -0,83 1,11 -0,81 -0,90 0,93 -1,29 -1,20

TOTAL - kgCO2e -21,17 -22,97 -30,49

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Table 2.12. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Makeup

Table (not including carbon storage)

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

PA

RTS

OF

MA

KEU

P

TAB

LE

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

P

arti

cleb

oar

d

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Solid

wo

od

Tota

l Val

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of

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Car

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or

Par

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d

Side Panels 7,642 0,856 6,542 6,551 0,664 4,350 5,459 0,263 1,436

Top Panel 4,082 0,856 3,495 3,499 0,664 2,323 2,916 0,263 0,767

Side Panels (Pouf)

3,629 0,856 3,106 3,110 0,664 2,065 2,592 0,263 0,682

Seat (Pouf) 1,814 0,856 1,553 1,555 0,664 1,033 1,296 0,263 0,341

Bottom Shelf (Pouf)

1,651 0,856 1,413 1,415 0,664 0,940 1,179 0,263 0,310

Drawer Front 1,814 0,856 1,553 1,555 0,664 1,033 1,296 0,263 0,341

Drawer Back 0,906 0,856 0,775 0,776 0,664 0,515 0,647 0,263 0,170

Drawer Sides 1,131 0,856 0,968 0,969 0,664 0,643 0,808 0,263 0,212

Drawer Bottom

2,695 0,856 2,307 2,310 0,664 1,534 1,925 0,263 0,506

Back Panel 5,368 0,856 4,595 4,601 0,664 3,055 3,834 0,263 1,008

Shelves 1,056 0,856 0,904 0,905 0,664 0,601 0,754 0,263 0,198

Right Side Panel

1,297 0,856 1,110 1,112 0,664 0,738 0,927 0,263 0,244

TOTAL - kgCO2e 28,32 18,83 6,22

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2.4.2. Bedroom -2 (For Daughter)

2.4.2.1. Wardrobe

For the study, a wardrobe was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.7).

Figure 2.7. Example of Wardrobe, (14)

The total weight of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 165,05 kg. The total weight of the

wardrobe designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 141,47 kg, while the total weight of the wardrobe

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 117,89 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.13 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF

is -105,64 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe

designed entirely from particleboard is -114,60 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -148,46 kgCO2e.

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Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.14 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

MDF is 141,29 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

wardrobe designed entirely from particleboard is 93,94 kgCO2e and

the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

solid wood is calculated approximately 35,22 kgCO2e.

Table 2.13. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

for Bedroom -2 (including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

WA

RD

RO

BE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r M

DF

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

P

arti

cleb

oar

d

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n f

or

Solid

w

oo

d

Tota

l Val

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of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

So

lid

wo

od

Shelves 14,74 -0,64 -9,43 12,64 -0,81 -10,24 10,53 -1,29 -13,58

Shelves 14,55 -0,64 -9,31 12,47 -0,81 -10,10 10,39 -1,29 -13,40

Mid Stile 4,54 -0,64 -2,90 3,89 -0,81 -3,15 3,24 -1,29 -4,18

Side Panels 36,02 -0,64 -23,05 30,87 -0,81 -25,01 25,73 -1,29 -33,19

Mid Panel 17,87 -0,64 -11,44 15,32 -0,81 -12,41 12,77 -1,29 -16,47

Bottom Panel

10,31 -0,64 -6,60 8,84 -0,81 -7,16 7,37 -1,29 -9,50

Top Panel 10,58 -0,64 -6,77 9,07 -0,81 -7,35 7,56 -1,29 -9,75

Back Panel (total)

14,11 -0,64 -9,03 12,10 -0,81 -9,80 10,08 -0,93* -9,37

Front Door (total)

42,34 -0,64 -27,10 36,29 -0,81 -29,39 30,24 -1,29 -39,01

TOTAL - kgCO2e -105,64 -114,60 -148,46

*designed from plywood

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Table 2.14. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

for Bedroom -2 (not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

WA

RD

RO

BE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

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of

Emb

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n f

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Par

t fr

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M

DF

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

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Tota

l Val

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of

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art

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Par

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TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

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of

Emb

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Car

bo

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or

Solid

wo

od

Tota

l Val

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of

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Car

bo

n f

or

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Solid

wo

od

Shelves 14,742 0,856 12,619 12,636 0,664 8,390 10,530 0,263 2,769

Shelves 14,545 0,856 12,451 12,468 0,664 8,278 10,390 0,263 2,732

Mid Stile 4,536 0,856 3,883 3,888 0,664 2,582 3,240 0,263 0,852

Side Panels 36,016 0,856 30,830 30,871 0,664 20,498 25,726 0,263 6,766

Mid Panel 17,872 0,856 15,298 15,319 0,664 10,172 12,766 0,263 3,357

Bottom Panel

10,312 0,856 8,827 8,839 0,664 5,869 7,366 0,263 1,937

Top Panel 10,584 0,856 9,060 9,072 0,664 6,024 7,560 0,263 1,988

Back Panel (total)

14,112 0,856 12,080 12,096 0,664 8,032 10,080 0,681* 6,864

Front Door (total)

42,336 0,856 36,240 36,288 0,664 24,095 30,240 0,263 7,953

TOTAL - kgCO2e 141,29 93,94 35,22

*designed from plywood

2.4.2.2. Bed

For the study, a bed was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.8).

Figure 2.8. Example of Bed, (15)

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The total weight of the bed designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 39,18 kg. The total weight of the bed

designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 33,58 kg, while the total weight of the bed designed

from Solid wood was calculated as 27,98 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bed are

shown in table 2.15 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the bed designed entirely from MDF is -

25,08 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the bed designed

entirely from particleboard is -27,21 kgCO2e and the embodied carbon

value of the bed designed entirely from solid wood is calculated

approximately -36,11 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bed are

shown in table 2.16 (not including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the bed designed entirely from MDF is

33,54 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the bed designed

entirely from particleboard is 22,30 kgCO2e and the embodied carbon

value of the bed designed entirely from solid wood is calculated

approximately 7,36 kgCO2e.

Table 2.15. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed for

Bedroom -2 (including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F

BED

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

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Car

bo

n

for

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F

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of

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bo

n

for

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rt f

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F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

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cleb

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TOTA

L

WEI

GH

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wo

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Legs 3,40 -0,64 -2,17 2,91 -0,81 -2,36 2,43 -1,29 -3,13

Cross Rail 6,41 -0,64 -4,10 5,50 -0,81 -4,45 4,58 -1,29 -5,91

Side Panel 7,04 -0,64 -4,50 6,03 -0,81 -4,88 5,03 -1,29 -6,48

Front Panel 2,73 -0,64 -1,75 2,34 -0,81 -1,90 1,95 -1,29 -2,52

Back Panel 2,73 -0,64 -1,75 2,34 -0,81 -1,90 1,95 -1,29 -2,52

Stile 16,88 -0,64 -10,81 14,47 -0,81 -11,72 12,06 -1,29 -15,56

TOTAL - kgCO2e -25,08 -27,21 -36,11

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Table 2.16. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed for

Bedroom -2 (not including carbon storage) P

AR

TS O

F

BED

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

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of

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F

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TOTA

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Legs 3,395 0,856 2,906 2,910 0,664 1,932 2,425 0,263 0,638

Cross Rail 6,411 0,856 5,488 5,495 0,664 3,649 4,579 0,263 1,204

Side Panel 7,035 0,856 6,022 6,030 0,664 4,004 5,025 0,263 1,322

Front Panel 2,730 0,856 2,337 2,340 0,664 1,554 1,950 0,263 0,513

Back Panel 2,730 0,856 2,337 2,340 0,664 1,554 1,950 0,263 0,513

Stile 16,884 0,856 14,453 14,472 0,664 9,609 12,060 0,263 3,172

TOTAL - kgCO2e 33,54 22,30 7,36

2.4.2.3. Makeup Table

For the study, a makeup table was selected as shown in the picture

below (Figure 2.9).

Figure 2.9. Example of Makeup Table, (16)

The total weight of the makeup table designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 22,23 kg. The total weight of the makeup

table designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 19,05 kg, while the total weight of the makeup table

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 15,88 kg.

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Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of makeup

table are shown in table 2.17 (including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the makeup table designed entirely

from MDF is -14,23 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

makeup table designed entirely from particleboard is -15,44 kgCO2e

and the embodied carbon value of the makeup table designed entirely

from solid wood is calculated approximately -20,49 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of makeup

table are shown in table 2.18 (not including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the makeup table designed

entirely from MDF is 19,03 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value

of the makeup table designed entirely from particleboard is 12,65

kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the makeup table designed

entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately 4,18 kgCO2e.

Table 2.17. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Makeup

Table for Bedroom -2 (including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F M

AK

EUP

TA

BLE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

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bo

n

for

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F

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for

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rt f

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F

TOTA

L

WEI

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cleb

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TOTA

L

WEI

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Legs 1,73 -0,64 -1,11 1,49 -0,81 -1,20 1,24 -1,29 -1,60

Top Shelf 4,55 -0,64 -2,91 3,90 -0,81 -3,16 3,25 -1,29 -4,19

Bottom Shelf

4,31 -0,64 -2,76 3,69 -0,81 -2,99 3,08 -1,29 -3,97

Strip 1,79 -0,64 -1,14 1,53 -0,81 -1,24 1,28 -1,29 -1,65

Side Panels (Pouf)

3,63 -0,64 -2,32 3,11 -0,81 -2,52 2,59 -1,29 -3,34

Seat (Pouf) 1,81 -0,64 -1,16 1,56 -0,81 -1,26 1,30 -1,29 -1,67

Bottom Shelf (Pouf)

1,65 -0,64 -1,06 1,42 -0,81 -1,15 1,18 -1,29 -1,52

Drawer Front 0,57 -0,64 -0,36 0,49 -0,81 -0,39 0,41 -1,29 -0,52

Drawer Back 0,38 -0,64 -0,24 0,33 -0,81 -0,26 0,27 -1,29 -0,35

Drawer Sides 0,55 -0,64 -0,35 0,47 -0,81 -0,38 0,39 -1,29 -0,50

Drawer Bottom

1,27 -0,64 -0,81 1,08 -0,81 -0,88 0,90 -1,29 -1,17

TOTAL - kgCO2e -14,23 -15,44 -20,49

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Table 2.18. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Makeup

Table for Bedroom -2 (not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

MA

KEU

P

TAB

LE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

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TOTA

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Legs 1,734 0,856 1,484 1,486 0,664 0,987 1,238 0,263 0,326

Top Shelf 4,547 0,856 3,893 3,898 0,664 2,588 3,248 0,263 0,854

Bottom Shelf 4,309 0,856 3,688 3,693 0,664 2,452 3,078 0,263 0,809

Strip 1,788 0,856 1,530 1,533 0,664 1,018 1,277 0,263 0,336

Side Panels (Pouf)

3,629 0,856 3,106 3,110 0,664 2,065 2,592 0,263 0,682

Seat (Pouf) 1,814 0,856 1,553 1,555 0,664 1,033 1,296 0,263 0,341

Bottom Shelf (Pouf)

1,651 0,856 1,413 1,415 0,664 0,940 1,179 0,263 0,310

Drawer Front 0,568 0,856 0,486 0,487 0,664 0,323 0,406 0,263 0,107

Drawer Back 0,380 0,856 0,325 0,326 0,664 0,216 0,272 0,263 0,071

Drawer Sides 0,548 0,856 0,469 0,470 0,664 0,312 0,391 0,263 0,103

Drawer Bottom 1,265 0,856 1,083 1,085 0,664 0,720 0,904 0,263 0,238

TOTAL - kgCO2e 19,03 12,65 4,18

2.4.2.4. Study Table

For the study, a study table was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.10).

Figure 2.10. Example of Study Table, (17)

The total weight of the study table designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 54,97 kg. The total weight of the study

table designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

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approximately 47,12 kg, while the total weight of the study table

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 39,26 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of study

table are shown in table 2.19 (including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the study table designed entirely from

MDF is -35,18 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the study

table designed entirely from particleboard is -38,17 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the study table designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -50,66 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of study

table are shown in table 2.20 (not including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the study table designed

entirely from MDF is 47,06 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value

of the study table designed entirely from particleboard is 31,29

kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the study table designed

entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately 10,33 kgCO2e.

Table 2.19. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Study Table

for Bedroom -2 (including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F ST

UD

Y

TAB

LE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

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od

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Car

bo

n

for

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F

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l Val

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of

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for

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F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

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TOTA

L

WEI

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Side Panels 9,33 -0,64 -5,97 8,00 -0,81 -6,48 6,66 -1,29 -8,60

Upper Panel 11,04 -0,64 -7,06 9,46 -0,81 -7,66 7,88 -1,29 -10,17

Top Panel 6,45 -0,64 -4,13 5,53 -0,81 -4,48 4,61 -1,29 -5,95

Shelves 1,56 -0,64 -1,00 1,34 -0,81 -1,09 1,12 -1,29 -1,44

Cabinet Door - Top

2,56 -0,64 -1,64 2,19 -0,81 -1,78 1,83 -1,29 -2,36

Cabinet Door -Bottom

2,82 -0,64 -1,81 2,42 -0,81 -1,96 2,02 -1,29 -2,60

Studs (small) 2,00 -0,64 -1,28 1,71 -0,81 -1,39 1,43 -1,29 -1,84

Studs Bottom 4,67 -0,64 -2,99 4,00 -0,81 -3,24 3,33 -1,29 -4,30

Back Panel 10,15 -0,64 -6,50 8,70 -0,81 -7,05 7,25 -1,29 -9,35

Back Rail 4,40 -0,64 -2,82 3,77 -0,81 -3,05 3,14 -1,29 -4,05

-0,64 0,00 -0,81 0,00 -1,29 0,00

TOTAL - kgCO2e -35,18 -38,17 -50,66

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Table 2.20. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Study Table

for Bedroom -2 (not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

STU

DY

TAB

LE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

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Side Panels 9,330 0,856 7,987 7,997 0,664 5,310 6,664 0,263 1,753

Upper Panel 11,038 0,856 9,448 9,461 0,664 6,282 7,884 0,263 2,073

Top Panel 6,453 0,856 5,524 5,531 0,664 3,673 4,609 0,263 1,212

Shelves 1,563 0,856 1,338 1,340 0,664 0,890 1,117 0,263 0,294

Cabinet Door - Top

2,558 0,856 2,190 2,193 0,664 1,456 1,827 0,263 0,481

Cabinet Door -Bottom

2,822 0,856 2,416 2,419 0,664 1,606 2,016 0,263 0,530

Studs (small) 1,996 0,856 1,708 1,711 0,664 1,136 1,426 0,263 0,375

Studs Bottom 4,665 0,856 3,993 3,999 0,664 2,655 3,332 0,263 0,876

Back Panel 10,149 0,856 8,687 8,699 0,664 5,776 7,249 0,263 1,907

Back Rail 4,400 0,856 3,766 3,771 0,664 2,504 3,143 0,263 0,827

TOTAL - kgCO2e 47,06 31,29 10,33

2.4.2.5. Bedside

For the study, the bedside table used in bedroom -1 was used (Figure

2.4).

Figure 2.4. Example of Bedside, (11)

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The total weight of the bedside designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 18,40 kg. The total weight of the bedside

designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 15,77 kg, while the total weight of the bedside

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 13,14 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bedside

are shown in table 2.21 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from MDF is

-11,78 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the bedside

designed entirely from particleboard is -12,77 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -16,95 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bedside

are shown in table 2.22 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from

MDF is 15,75 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

bedside designed entirely from particleboard is 10,47 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately 3,46 kgCO2e.

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Table 2.21. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside for

Bedroom -2 (including carbon storage) P

AR

TS O

F

BED

SID

E VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

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Side 4,96 -0,64 -3,17 4,25 -0,81 -3,44 3,54 -1,29 -4,57

Shelf 1,77 -0,64 -1,13 1,52 -0,81 -1,23 1,27 -1,29 -1,63

Top Shelf 2,56 -0,64 -1,64 2,20 -0,81 -1,78 1,83 -1,29 -2,36

Back Panel 2,83 -0,64 -1,81 2,43 -0,81 -1,97 2,02 -1,29 -2,61

Stile 0,89 -0,64 -0,57 0,76 -0,81 -0,62 0,63 -1,29 -0,82

Rail 0,30 -0,64 -0,19 0,25 -0,81 -0,21 0,21 -1,29 -0,27

Drawer Front 1,39 -0,64 -0,89 1,19 -0,81 -0,96 0,99 -1,29 -1,28

Drawer Back 0,65 -0,64 -0,41 0,55 -0,81 -0,45 0,46 -1,29 -0,60

Drawer Sides 1,38 -0,64 -0,88 1,18 -0,81 -0,96 0,99 -1,29 -1,27

Drawer Bottom 1,68 -0,64 -1,07 1,44 -0,81 -1,16 1,20 -1,29 -1,54

TOTAL - kgCO2e -11,78 -12,77 -16,95

Table 2.22. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside for

Bedroom -2 (not including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F

BED

SID

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VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

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m

Solid

wo

od

Side 4,959 0,856 4,245 4,251 0,664 2,822 3,542 0,263 0,932

Shelf 1,772 0,856 1,516 1,518 0,664 1,008 1,265 0,263 0,333

Top Shelf 2,563 0,856 2,194 2,197 0,664 1,459 1,831 0,263 0,482

Back Panel 2,830 0,856 2,423 2,426 0,664 1,611 2,022 0,263 0,532

Stile 0,888 0,856 0,760 0,761 0,664 0,505 0,634 0,263 0,167

Rail 0,297 0,856 0,254 0,254 0,664 0,169 0,212 0,263 0,056

Drawer Front 1,389 0,856 1,189 1,190 0,664 0,790 0,992 0,263 0,261

Drawer Back 0,647 0,856 0,554 0,554 0,664 0,368 0,462 0,263 0,122

Drawer Sides 1,380 0,856 1,181 1,183 0,664 0,785 0,986 0,263 0,259

Drawer Bottom 1,676 0,856 1,434 1,436 0,664 0,954 1,197 0,263 0,315

TOTAL - kgCO2e 15,75 10,47 3,46

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2.4.3. Bedroom -3 (For Son)

2.4.3.1. Wardrobe

For the study, the wardrobe used in bedroom -2 was used (Figure 2.7).

Figure 2.7. Example of Wardrobe, (14)

The total weight of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 165,05 kg. The total weight of the

wardrobe designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 141,47 kg, while the total weight of the wardrobe

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 117,89 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.23 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF

is -105,64 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe

designed entirely from particleboard is -114,60 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -148,46 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.24 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

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The embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

MDF is 141,29 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

wardrobe designed entirely from particleboard is 93,94 kgCO2e and

the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

solid wood is calculated approximately 35,22 kgCO2e.

Table 2.23. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

for Bedroom -3 (including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

WA

RD

RO

BE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r M

DF

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

P

arti

cleb

oar

d

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Solid

w

oo

d

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

So

lid

wo

od

Shelves 14,74 -0,64 -9,43 12,64 -0,81 -10,24 10,53 -1,29 -13,58

Shelves 14,55 -0,64 -9,31 12,47 -0,81 -10,10 10,39 -1,29 -13,40

Mid Stile 4,54 -0,64 -2,90 3,89 -0,81 -3,15 3,24 -1,29 -4,18

Side Panels 36,02 -0,64 -23,05 30,87 -0,81 -25,01 25,73 -1,29 -33,19

Mid Panel 17,87 -0,64 -11,44 15,32 -0,81 -12,41 12,77 -1,29 -16,47

Bottom Panel

10,31 -0,64 -6,60 8,84 -0,81 -7,16 7,37 -1,29 -9,50

Top Panel 10,58 -0,64 -6,77 9,07 -0,81 -7,35 7,56 -1,29 -9,75

Back Panel (total)

14,11 -0,64 -9,03 12,10 -0,81 -9,80 10,08 -0,93* -9,37

Front Door (total)

42,34 -0,64 -27,10 36,29 -0,81 -29,39 30,24 -1,29 -39,01

TOTAL - kgCO2e -105,64 -114,60 -148,46

*designed from plywood

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Table 2.24. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Wardrobe

for Bedroom -3 (not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

WA

RD

RO

BE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r P

arti

cleb

oar

d

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r P

art

fro

m

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Solid

wo

od

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

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om

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lid

wo

od

Shelves 14,742 0,856 12,619 12,636 0,664 8,390 10,530 0,263 2,769

Shelves 14,545 0,856 12,451 12,468 0,664 8,278 10,390 0,263 2,732

Mid Stile 4,536 0,856 3,883 3,888 0,664 2,582 3,240 0,263 0,852

Side Panels 36,016 0,856 30,830 30,871 0,664 20,498 25,726 0,263 6,766

Mid Panel 17,872 0,856 15,298 15,319 0,664 10,172 12,766 0,263 3,357

Bottom Panel

10,312 0,856 8,827 8,839 0,664 5,869 7,366 0,263 1,937

Top Panel 10,584 0,856 9,060 9,072 0,664 6,024 7,560 0,263 1,988

Back Panel (total)

14,112 0,856 12,080 12,096 0,664 8,032 10,080 0,681* 6,864

Front Door (total)

42,336 0,856 36,240 36,288 0,664 24,095 30,240 0,263 7,953

TOTAL - kgCO2e 141,29 93,94 35,22

*designed from plywood

2.4.3.2. Bed

For the study, the bed used in bedroom -2 was used (Figure 2.8).

Figure 2.8. Example of Bed, (15)

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The total weight of the bed designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 39,18 kg. The total weight of the bed

designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 33,58 kg, while the total weight of the bed designed

from Solid wood was calculated as 27,98 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bed are

shown in table 2.25 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the bed designed entirely from MDF is -

25,08 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the bed designed

entirely from particleboard is -27,21 kgCO2e and the embodied carbon

value of the bed designed entirely from solid wood is calculated

approximately -36,11 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bed are

shown in table 2.26 (not including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the bed designed entirely from MDF is

33,54 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the bed designed

entirely from particleboard is 22,30 kgCO2e and the embodied carbon

value of the bed designed entirely from solid wood is calculated

approximately 7,36 kgCO2e.

Table 2.25. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed for

Bedroom -3 (including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F

BED

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rtic

leb

oar

d

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

P

arti

cleb

oar

d

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Solid

wo

od

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

So

lid

wo

od

Legs 3,40 -0,64 -2,17 2,91 -0,81 -2,36 2,43 -1,29 -3,13

Cross Rail 6,41 -0,64 -4,10 5,50 -0,81 -4,45 4,58 -1,29 -5,91

Side Panel 7,04 -0,64 -4,50 6,03 -0,81 -4,88 5,03 -1,29 -6,48

Front Panel 2,73 -0,64 -1,75 2,34 -0,81 -1,90 1,95 -1,29 -2,52

Back Panel 2,73 -0,64 -1,75 2,34 -0,81 -1,90 1,95 -1,29 -2,52

Stile 16,88 -0,64 -10,81 14,47 -0,81 -11,72 12,06 -1,29 -15,56

TOTAL - kgCO2e -25,08 -27,21 -36,11

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Table 2.26. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bed for

Bedroom -3 (not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

BED

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Solid

wo

od

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

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or

Par

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lid w

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d

Legs 3,395 0,856 2,906 2,910 0,664 1,932 2,425 0,263 0,638

Cross Rail 6,411 0,856 5,488 5,495 0,664 3,649 4,579 0,263 1,204

Side Panel 7,035 0,856 6,022 6,030 0,664 4,004 5,025 0,263 1,322

Front Panel 2,730 0,856 2,337 2,340 0,664 1,554 1,950 0,263 0,513

Back Panel 2,730 0,856 2,337 2,340 0,664 1,554 1,950 0,263 0,513

Stile 16,884 0,856 14,453 14,472 0,664 9,609 12,060 0,263 3,172

TOTAL - kgCO2e 33,54 22,30 7,36

2.4.3.3. Study Table

For the study, the study used in bedroom -2 was used (Figure 2.10).

Figure 2.10. Example of Study Table, (17)

The total weight of the study table designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 54,97 kg. The total weight of the study

table designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

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approximately 47,12 kg, while the total weight of the study table

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 39,26 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of study

table are shown in table 2.27 (including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the study table designed entirely from

MDF is -35,18 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the study

table designed entirely from particleboard is -38,17 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the study table designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -50,66 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of study

table are shown in table 2.28 (not including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the study table designed

entirely from MDF is 47,06 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value

of the study table designed entirely from particleboard is 31,29

kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the study table designed

entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately 10,33 kgCO2e.

Table 2.27. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Study Table

for Bedroom -3 (including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F ST

UD

Y

TAB

LE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rtic

leb

oar

d

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

P

arti

cleb

oar

d

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Solid

wo

od

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

So

lid

wo

od

Side Panels 9,33 -0,64 -5,97 8,00 -0,81 -6,48 6,66 -1,29 -8,60

Upper Panel 11,04 -0,64 -7,06 9,46 -0,81 -7,66 7,88 -1,29 -10,17

Top Panel 6,45 -0,64 -4,13 5,53 -0,81 -4,48 4,61 -1,29 -5,95

Shelves 1,56 -0,64 -1,00 1,34 -0,81 -1,09 1,12 -1,29 -1,44

Cabinet Door - Top

2,56 -0,64 -1,64 2,19 -0,81 -1,78 1,83 -1,29 -2,36

Cabinet Door -Bottom

2,82 -0,64 -1,81 2,42 -0,81 -1,96 2,02 -1,29 -2,60

Studs (small) 2,00 -0,64 -1,28 1,71 -0,81 -1,39 1,43 -1,29 -1,84

Studs Bottom 4,67 -0,64 -2,99 4,00 -0,81 -3,24 3,33 -1,29 -4,30

Back Panel 10,15 -0,64 -6,50 8,70 -0,81 -7,05 7,25 -1,29 -9,35

Back Rail 4,40 -0,64 -2,82 3,77 -0,81 -3,05 3,14 -1,29 -4,05

-0,64 0,00 -0,81 0,00 -1,29 0,00

TOTAL - kgCO2e -35,18 -38,17 -50,66

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Table 2.28. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Study Table

for Bedroom -3 (not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

STU

DY

TAB

LE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

M

DF

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

P

arti

cleb

oar

d

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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C

arb

on

fo

r So

lid w

oo

d

Tota

l Val

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of

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od

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C

arb

on

fo

r P

art

fro

m

Solid

wo

od

Side Panels 9,330 0,856 7,987 7,997 0,664 5,310 6,664 0,263 1,753

Upper Panel 11,038 0,856 9,448 9,461 0,664 6,282 7,884 0,263 2,073

Top Panel 6,453 0,856 5,524 5,531 0,664 3,673 4,609 0,263 1,212

Shelves 1,563 0,856 1,338 1,340 0,664 0,890 1,117 0,263 0,294

Cabinet Door - Top

2,558 0,856 2,190 2,193 0,664 1,456 1,827 0,263 0,481

Cabinet Door -Bottom

2,822 0,856 2,416 2,419 0,664 1,606 2,016 0,263 0,530

Studs (small) 1,996 0,856 1,708 1,711 0,664 1,136 1,426 0,263 0,375

Studs Bottom 4,665 0,856 3,993 3,999 0,664 2,655 3,332 0,263 0,876

Back Panel 10,149 0,856 8,687 8,699 0,664 5,776 7,249 0,263 1,907

Back Rail 4,400 0,856 3,766 3,771 0,664 2,504 3,143 0,263 0,827

TOTAL - kgCO2e 47,06 31,29 10,33

2.4.3.4. Bedside

For the study, the bedside used in bedroom -2 was used (Figure 2.4).

Figure 2.4. Example of Bedside, (11)

The total weight of the bedside designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 18,40 kg. The total weight of the bedside

designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 15,77 kg, while the total weight of the bedside

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 13,14 kg.

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Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bedside

are shown in table 2.29 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from MDF is

-11,78 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the bedside

designed entirely from particleboard is -12,77 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -16,95 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bedside

are shown in table 2.30 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from

MDF is 15,75 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

bedside designed entirely from particleboard is 10,47 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the bedside designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately 3,46 kgCO2e.

Table 2.29. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside for

Bedroom -3 (including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

BED

SID

E

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r M

DF

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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C

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on

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lid w

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d

Tota

l Val

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of

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lid w

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d

Side 4,96 -0,64 -3,17 4,25 -0,81 -3,44 3,54 -1,29 -4,57

Shelf 1,77 -0,64 -1,13 1,52 -0,81 -1,23 1,27 -1,29 -1,63

Top Shelf 2,56 -0,64 -1,64 2,20 -0,81 -1,78 1,83 -1,29 -2,36

Back Panel 2,83 -0,64 -1,81 2,43 -0,81 -1,97 2,02 -1,29 -2,61

Stile 0,89 -0,64 -0,57 0,76 -0,81 -0,62 0,63 -1,29 -0,82

Rail 0,30 -0,64 -0,19 0,25 -0,81 -0,21 0,21 -1,29 -0,27

Drawer Front 1,39 -0,64 -0,89 1,19 -0,81 -0,96 0,99 -1,29 -1,28

Drawer Back 0,65 -0,64 -0,41 0,55 -0,81 -0,45 0,46 -1,29 -0,60

Drawer Sides 1,38 -0,64 -0,88 1,18 -0,81 -0,96 0,99 -1,29 -1,27

Drawer Bottom 1,68 -0,64 -1,07 1,44 -0,81 -1,16 1,20 -1,29 -1,54

TOTAL - kgCO2e -11,78 -12,77 -16,95

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Table 2.30. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bedside for

Bedroom -3 (not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

BED

SID

E VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

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MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

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of

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Tota

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of

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TOTA

L

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T

(K

G)

Val

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wo

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Side 4,959 0,856 4,245 4,251 0,664 2,822 3,542 0,263 0,932

Shelf 1,772 0,856 1,516 1,518 0,664 1,008 1,265 0,263 0,333

Top Shelf 2,563 0,856 2,194 2,197 0,664 1,459 1,831 0,263 0,482

Back Panel 2,830 0,856 2,423 2,426 0,664 1,611 2,022 0,263 0,532

Stile 0,888 0,856 0,760 0,761 0,664 0,505 0,634 0,263 0,167

Rail 0,297 0,856 0,254 0,254 0,664 0,169 0,212 0,263 0,056

Drawer Front 1,389 0,856 1,189 1,190 0,664 0,790 0,992 0,263 0,261

Drawer Back 0,647 0,856 0,554 0,554 0,664 0,368 0,462 0,263 0,122

Drawer Sides 1,380 0,856 1,181 1,183 0,664 0,785 0,986 0,263 0,259

Drawer Bottom 1,676 0,856 1,434 1,436 0,664 0,954 1,197 0,263 0,315

TOTAL - kgCO2e 15,75 10,47 3,46

2.4.4. Living Room

2.4.4.1. TV Wall Unit

For the study, a TV Unit was selected as shown in the picture below (Figure

2.11).

Figure 2.11. Example of TV Wall Unit, (18)

The total weight of the TV Unit designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 25,52 kg. The total weight of the TV Unit

designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

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approximately 21,87 kg, while the total weight of the TV Unit

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 18,23 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of TV Unit

are shown in table 2.31 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the TV Unit designed entirely from MDF is

-16,34 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the TV Unit

designed entirely from particleboard is -17,72 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the TV Unit designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -23,52 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of TV Unit

are shown in table 2.32 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the TV Unit designed entirely from

MDF is 21,85 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the TV

Unit designed entirely from particleboard is 14,53 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the TV Unit designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately 4,80 kgCO2e.

Table 2.31. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of TV Wall

Unit (including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F TV

WA

LL

UN

IT

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

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od

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Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rtic

leb

oar

d

Tota

l Val

ue

of

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od

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Car

bo

n

for

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rt f

rom

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ticl

ebo

ard

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

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Car

bo

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Solid

wo

od

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Car

bo

n

for

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rt f

rom

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lid

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od

Shelves 4,46 -0,64 -2,85 3,82 -0,81 -3,10 3,19 -1,29 -4,11

Cabinet Door 2,23 -0,64 -1,43 1,91 -0,81 -1,55 1,59 -1,29 -2,05

Back Panel- Vertical

4,35 -0,64 -2,78 3,73 -0,81 -3,02 3,11 -1,29 -4,01

Back Panel- Horizontal

4,16 -0,64 -2,66 3,56 -0,81 -2,89 2,97 -1,29 -3,83

Side Panel 1,93 -0,64 -1,23 1,65 -0,81 -1,34 1,38 -1,29 -1,77

Top Panel 4,09 -0,64 -2,62 3,50 -0,81 -2,84 2,92 -1,29 -3,77

Bottom Panel

4,09 -0,64 -2,62 3,50 -0,81 -2,84 2,92 -1,29 -3,77

Toe Kick 0,23 -0,64 -0,15 0,19 -0,81 -0,16 0,16 -1,29 -0,21

TOTAL - kgCO2e -16,34 -17,72 -23,52

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Table 2.32. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of TV Wall

Unit (not including carbon storage)

PARTS OF TV WALL

UNIT

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

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C

arb

on

fo

r M

DF

Tota

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of

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od

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Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

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C

arb

on

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r

Par

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ard

Tota

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TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

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Val

ue

of

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Car

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Shelves 4,460 0,856 3,818 3,823 0,664 2,539 3,186 0,263 0,838

Cabinet Door 2,230 0,856 1,909 1,912 0,664 1,269 1,593 0,263 0,419

Back Panel- Vertical

4,347 0,856 3,721 3,726 0,664 2,474 3,105 0,263 0,817

Back Panel- Horizontal

4,158 0,856 3,559 3,564 0,664 2,366 2,970 0,263 0,781

Side Panel 1,925 0,856 1,648 1,650 0,664 1,096 1,375 0,263 0,362

Top Panel 4,089 0,856 3,500 3,505 0,664 2,327 2,921 0,263 0,768

Bottom Panel

4,089 0,856 3,500 3,505 0,664 2,327 2,921 0,263 0,768

Toe Kick 0,227 0,856 0,194 0,194 0,664 0,129 0,162 0,263 0,043

TOTAL - kgCO2e 21,85 14,53 4,80

2.4.4.2. Bookcase

For the study, a Bookcase was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.12).

Figure 2.12. Example of Bookcase, (19)

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The total weight of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 90,90 kg. The total weight of the

wardrobe designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 77,91 kg, while the total weight of the wardrobe

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 64,93 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of Bookcase

are shown in table 2.33 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the Bookcase designed entirely from MDF

is -58,18 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the Bookcase

designed entirely from particleboard is -63,11 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the Bookcase designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -83,76 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of Bookcase

are shown in table 2.34 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the Bookcase designed entirely from

MDF is 77,81 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

Bookcase designed entirely from particleboard is 51,74 kgCO2e and

the embodied carbon value of the Bookcase designed entirely from

solid wood is calculated approximately 17,08 kgCO2e.

Table 2.33. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bookcase

(including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F B

OO

KC

ASE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rtic

leb

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d

Tota

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ue

of

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od

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bo

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for

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rt f

rom

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

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of

Emb

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Car

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Solid

wo

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od

Shelves 14,86 -0,64 -9,51 12,74 -0,81 -10,32 10,61 -1,29 -13,69

Side Panels 23,10 -0,64 -14,78 19,80 -0,81 -16,04 16,50 -1,29 -21,28

Top Panel 9,17 -0,64 -5,87 7,86 -0,81 -6,37 6,55 -1,29 -8,45

Bottom Panel 9,17 -0,64 -5,87 7,86 -0,81 -6,37 6,55 -1,29 -8,45

Stud 13,86 -0,64 -8,87 11,88 -0,81 -9,62 9,90 -1,29 -12,77

Back Panel 20,74 -0,64 -13,28 17,78 -0,81 -14,40 14,82 -1,29 -19,11

TOTAL - kgCO2e -58,18 -63,11 -83,76

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Table 2.34. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bookcase

(not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

BO

OK

CA

SE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r P

art

fro

m

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n f

or

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

Tota

l Val

ue

of

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od

ied

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arb

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TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

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)

Val

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wo

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od

Shelves 14,860 0,856 12,720 12,737 0,664 8,457 10,614 0,263 2,792

Side Panels 23,096 0,856 19,770 19,796 0,664 13,145 16,497 0,263 4,339

Top Panel 9,173 0,856 7,852 7,862 0,664 5,221 6,552 0,263 1,723

Bottom Panel 9,173 0,856 7,852 7,862 0,664 5,221 6,552 0,263 1,723

Stud 13,857 0,856 11,862 11,878 0,664 7,887 9,898 0,263 2,603

Back Panel 20,745 0,856 17,757 17,781 0,664 11,807 14,818 0,263 3,897

TOTAL - kgCO2e 77,81 51,74 17,08

2.4.4.3. Coffee Table

For the study, a Coffee table was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.13).

Figure 2.13. Example of Coffee Table, (20)

The total weight of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 30,91 kg. The total weight of the

wardrobe designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

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approximately 26,49 kg, while the total weight of the wardrobe

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 22,07 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.35 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF

is -19,78 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe

designed entirely from particleboard is -21,46 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -28,48 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.36 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

MDF is 26,46 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

wardrobe designed entirely from particleboard is 17,59 kgCO2e and

the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

solid wood is calculated approximately 5,81 kgCO2e.

Table 2.35. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Coffee

Table (including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F C

OFF

EE T

AB

LE VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

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rtic

leb

oar

d

Tota

l Val

ue

of

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od

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bo

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for

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rt f

rom

P

arti

cleb

oar

d

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

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Solid

wo

od

Tota

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of

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od

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od

Top Shelf 19,33 -0,64 -12,37 16,57 -0,81 -13,42 13,81 -1,29 -17,81

Open Shelf 10,52 -0,64 -6,74 9,02 -0,81 -7,31 7,52 -1,29 -9,70

Legs 1,06 -0,64 -0,68 0,91 -0,81 -0,73 0,76 -1,29 -0,98

TOTAL - kgCO2e -19,78 -21,46 -28,48

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Table 2.36. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Coffee

Table (not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

CO

FFEE

TA

BLE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r P

art

fro

m

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

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cleb

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Tota

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of

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n f

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t fr

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P

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cleb

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d

TOTA

L

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GH

T

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)

Val

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Car

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or

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wo

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Top Shelf 19,328 0,856 16,545 16,567 0,664 11,001 13,806 0,263 3,631

Open Shelf 10,524 0,856 9,008 9,020 0,664 5,989 7,517 0,263 1,977

Legs 1,058 0,856 0,906 0,907 0,664 0,602 0,756 0,263 0,199

TOTAL - kgCO2e 26,46 17,59 5,81

2.4.4.4. Nesting Table

For the study, a Nesting table was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.14).

Figure 2.14. Example of Nesting Table, (21)

The total weight of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 10,18 kg. The total weight of the

wardrobe designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 8,72 kg, while the total weight of the wardrobe

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 7,27 kg.

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Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2,37 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF

is -6,52 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe

designed entirely from particleboard is -7,07 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -9,38 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2,38 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

MDF is 8,71 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

wardrobe designed entirely from particleboard is 5,79 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately 1,91 kgCO2e.

Table 2.37. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Nesting

Table (including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F

NES

TIN

G T

AB

LE VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rtic

leb

oar

d

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n

for

Solid

wo

od

Tota

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Car

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n

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od

Shelf (1) 3,02 -0,64 -1,94 2,59 -0,81 -2,10 2,16 -1,29 -2,79

Shelf (2) 2,18 -0,64 -1,39 1,87 -0,81 -1,51 1,56 -1,29 -2,01

Shelf (3) 1,45 -0,64 -0,93 1,24 -0,81 -1,01 1,04 -1,29 -1,34

Legs (1) 1,30 -0,64 -0,83 1,11 -0,81 -0,90 0,93 -1,29 -1,20

Legs (2) 1,17 -0,64 -0,75 1,00 -0,81 -0,81 0,84 -1,29 -1,08

Legs (3) 1,06 -0,64 -0,68 0,91 -0,81 -0,73 0,76 -1,29 -0,98

TOTAL - kgCO2e -6,52 -7,07 -9,38

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Table 2.38. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Nesting

Table (not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

NES

TIN

G T

AB

LE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

Par

t fr

om

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r P

arti

cleb

oar

d

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

C

arb

on

fo

r P

art

fro

m

Par

ticl

ebo

ard

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n f

or

Solid

wo

od

Tota

l Val

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of

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Car

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od

Shelf (1) 3,024 0,856 2,589 2,592 0,664 1,721 2,160 0,263 0,568

Shelf (2) 2,177 0,856 1,864 1,866 0,664 1,239 1,555 0,263 0,409

Shelf (3) 1,452 0,856 1,243 1,244 0,664 0,826 1,037 0,263 0,273

Legs (1) 1,298 0,856 1,111 1,112 0,664 0,739 0,927 0,263 0,244

Legs (2) 1,172 0,856 1,003 1,004 0,664 0,667 0,837 0,263 0,220

Legs (3) 1,058 0,856 0,906 0,907 0,664 0,602 0,756 0,263 0,199

TOTAL - kgCO2e 8,71 5,79 1,91

2.4.4.5. Breakfront

For the study, a Breakfront was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.15).

Figure 2.15. Example of Breakfront, (22)

The total weight of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 41,12 kg. The total weight of the

wardrobe designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

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approximately 35,25 kg, while the total weight of the wardrobe

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 29,3789 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.39 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF

is -26,32 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe

designed entirely from particleboard is -28,56 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -37,90 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.40 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

MDF is 35,21 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

wardrobe designed entirely from particleboard is 23,41 kgCO2e and

the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

solid wood is calculated approximately 7,73 kgCO2e.

Table 2.39. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Breakfront

(including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F

BR

EAK

FRO

NT

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n f

or

MD

F

Tota

l Val

ue

of

Emb

od

ied

Car

bo

n

for

Pa

rt f

rom

MD

F

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(KG

)

Val

ue

of

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Side Panels 10,69 -0,64 -6,84 9,16 -0,81 -7,42 7,64 -1,29 -9,85

Top Panel 3,57 -0,64 -2,29 3,06 -0,81 -2,48 2,55 -1,29 -3,29

Bottom Panel

3,41 -0,64 -2,18 2,93 -0,81 -2,37 2,44 -1,29 -3,15

Back Panel 7,96 -0,64 -5,10 6,82 -0,81 -5,53 5,69 -1,29 -7,34

Shelves 9,30 -0,64 -5,95 7,97 -0,81 -6,46 6,65 -1,29 -8,57

Stile 4,81 -0,64 -3,08 4,13 -0,81 -3,34 3,44 -1,29 -4,44

Top Rail 0,46 -0,64 -0,29 0,39 -0,81 -0,32 0,33 -1,29 -0,42

Mid Rail 0,46 -0,64 -0,29 0,39 -0,81 -0,32 0,33 -1,29 -0,42

Bottom Rail 0,46 -0,64 -0,29 0,39 -0,81 -0,32 0,33 -1,29 -0,42

TOTAL - kgCO2e -26,32 -28,56 -37,90

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Table 2.40. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Breakfront

(not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

BR

EAK

FRO

NT

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

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od

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Car

bo

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F

Tota

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F

TOTA

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Side Panels 10,690 0,856 9,151 9,163 0,664 6,084 7,636 0,263 2,008

Top Panel 3,572 0,856 3,058 3,062 0,664 2,033 2,552 0,263 0,671

Bottom Panel

3,413 0,856 2,922 2,926 0,664 1,943 2,438 0,263 0,641

Back Panel 7,962 0,856 6,816 6,825 0,664 4,532 5,687 0,263 1,496

Shelves 9,304 0,856 7,964 7,975 0,664 5,295 6,646 0,263 1,748

Stile 4,814 0,856 4,121 4,126 0,664 2,740 3,439 0,263 0,904

Top Rail 0,458 0,856 0,392 0,392 0,664 0,260 0,327 0,263 0,086

Mid Rail 0,458 0,856 0,392 0,392 0,664 0,260 0,327 0,263 0,086

Bottom Rail 0,458 0,856 0,392 0,392 0,664 0,260 0,327 0,263 0,086

TOTAL - kgCO2e 35,21 23,41 7,73

2.4.5. Kitchen

2.4.5.1. Kitchen Cabinets

For the study, a Kitchen Wall Unit and Base Unit were selected as shown in

the picture below (Figure 2.16).

Figure 2.16. Examples of Kitchen Wall Unit and Base Unit, (23)

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The total weight of the kitchen unit designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 535,02 kg. The total weight of the kitchen

unit designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 458,59 kg, while the total weight of the kitchen unit

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 382,16 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of kitchen

unit are shown in table 2.41 (including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the kitchen unit designed entirely from

MDF is -352,64 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

kitchen unit designed entirely from particleboard is -382,55 kgCO2e

and the embodied carbon value of the kitchen unit designed entirely

from solid wood is calculated approximately -507,71 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of kitchen

unit are shown in table 2.42 (not including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the kitchen unit designed

entirely from MDF is 471,66 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon

value of the kitchen unit designed entirely from particleboard is

313,60 kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the kitchen unit

designed entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately 103,51

kgCO2e.

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Table 2.41. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Kitchen

Units (including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

KIT

CH

EN

CA

BIN

ETS

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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Car

bo

n

for

MD

F

Tota

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n

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F

TOTA

L

WEI

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Upper Cabinet Door 2,52 -0,64 -1,61 2,16 -0,81 -1,75 1,80 -1,29 -2,32

Upper Cabinet Door 10,89 -0,64 -6,97 9,33 -0,81 -7,56 7,78 -1,29 -10,03

Upper Cabinet Door 8,16 -0,64 -5,23 7,00 -0,81 -5,67 5,83 -1,29 -7,52

Upper Cabinet Door 4,23 -0,64 -2,71 3,63 -0,81 -2,94 3,02 -1,29 -3,90

Upper Shelf 5,17 -0,64 -3,31 4,43 -0,81 -3,59 3,70 -1,29 -4,77

Upper Shelf 3,96 -0,64 -2,54 3,40 -0,81 -2,75 2,83 -1,29 -3,65

Upper Shelf 2,59 -0,64 -1,66 2,22 -0,81 -1,80 1,85 -1,29 -2,38

Upper Sides Panel 1,20 -0,64 -0,77 1,03 -0,81 -0,84 0,86 -1,29 -1,11

Upper Sides Panel 2,70 -0,64 -1,73 2,31 -0,81 -1,87 1,93 -1,29 -2,48

Upper Mid Panel 1,20 -0,64 -0,77 1,03 -0,81 -0,84 0,86 -1,29 -1,11

Upper Mid Panel 13,86 -0,64 -8,87 11,88 -0,81 -9,62 9,90 -1,29 -12,77

Upper Top Panel (totsl)

176,40 -0,64 -112,90 151,20 -0,81 -122,47 126,00 -1,29 -162,54

Upper Bottom Panel (total)

176,40 -0,64 -112,90 151,20 -0,81 -122,47 126,00 -1,29 -162,54

Upper Back Panel 2,52 -0,64 -1,61 2,16 -0,81 -1,75 1,80 -1,29 -2,32

Upper Back Panel 10,89 -0,64 -6,97 9,33 -0,81 -7,56 7,78 -1,29 -10,03

Upper Back Panel 8,16 -0,64 -5,23 7,00 -0,81 -5,67 5,83 -1,29 -7,52

Upper Back Panel 3,93 -0,64 -2,52 3,37 -0,81 -2,73 2,81 -1,29 -3,62

Bottom Cabinet Door 8,51 -0,64 -5,44 7,29 -0,81 -5,90 6,08 -1,29 -7,84

Bottom Top Panel (total)

17,01 -0,64 -10,89 14,58 -0,81 -11,81 12,15 -1,29 -15,67

Bottom Shelf 8,56 -0,64 -5,48 7,34 -0,81 -5,94 6,11 -1,29 -7,89

Bottom Side Panel 16,07 -0,64 -10,28 13,77 -0,81 -11,16 11,48 -1,29 -14,81

Bottom Mid Panel 10,71 -0,64 -6,86 9,18 -0,81 -7,44 7,65 -1,29 -9,87

Bootom Back Panel 30,62 -0,64 -19,60 26,24 -0,81 -21,26 21,87 -1,29 -28,21

Drawer Fronts 3,02 -0,64 -1,94 2,59 -0,81 -2,10 2,16 -1,29 -2,79

Drawer Fronts 2,65 -0,64 -1,69 2,27 -0,81 -1,84 1,89 -1,29 -2,44

Drawer Backs 1,59 -0,64 -1,02 1,37 -0,81 -1,11 1,14 -1,29 -1,47

Drawer Backs 1,49 -0,64 -0,96 1,28 -0,81 -1,04 1,07 -1,29 -1,38

Drawer Sides 2,82 -0,64 -1,81 2,42 -0,81 -1,96 2,02 -1,29 -2,60

Drawer Sides 2,65 -0,64 -1,69 2,27 -0,81 -1,84 1,89 -1,29 -2,44

Drawer Bottom 4,99 -0,64 -3,19 4,28 -0,81 -3,46 3,56 -1,29 -4,60

Drawer Bottom 2,50 -0,64 -1,60 2,14 -0,81 -1,73 1,78 -1,29 -2,30

Toe Kick 3,02 -0,64 -1,94 2,59 -0,81 -2,10 2,16 -1,29 -2,79

TOTAL - kgCO2e -352,64 -382,55 -507,71

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Table 2.42. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Kitchen

Units (not including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

KIT

CH

EN C

AB

INET

S VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

(K

G)

Val

ue

of

Emb

od

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C

arb

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DF

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TOTA

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Upper Cabinet Door 2,520 0,856 2,157 2,160 0,664 1,434 1,800 0,263 0,473

Upper Cabinet Door 10,886 0,856 9,319 9,331 0,664 6,196 7,776 0,263 2,045

Upper Cabinet Door 8,165 0,856 6,989 6,998 0,664 4,647 5,832 0,263 1,534

Upper Cabinet Door 4,234 0,856 3,624 3,629 0,664 2,410 3,024 0,263 0,795

Upper Shelf 5,173 0,856 4,428 4,434 0,664 2,944 3,695 0,263 0,972

Upper Shelf 3,963 0,856 3,392 3,397 0,664 2,255 2,830 0,263 0,744

Upper Shelf 2,587 0,856 2,214 2,217 0,664 1,472 1,848 0,263 0,486

Upper Sides Panel 1,203 0,856 1,030 1,031 0,664 0,685 0,860 0,263 0,226

Upper Sides Panel 2,695 0,856 2,307 2,310 0,664 1,534 1,925 0,263 0,506

Upper Mid Panel 1,203 0,856 1,030 1,031 0,664 0,685 0,860 0,263 0,226

Upper Mid Panel 13,862 0,856 11,866 11,882 0,664 7,889 9,901 0,263 2,604

Upper Top Panel (totsl)

176,400 0,856 150,998 151,200 0,664 100,397 126,000 0,263 33,138

Upper Bottom Panel (total)

176,400 0,856 150,998 151,200 0,664 100,397 126,000 0,263 33,138

Upper Back Panel 2,520 0,856 2,157 2,160 0,664 1,434 1,800 0,263 0,473

Upper Back Panel 10,886 0,856 9,319 9,331 0,664 6,196 7,776 0,263 2,045

Upper Back Panel 8,165 0,856 6,989 6,998 0,664 4,647 5,832 0,263 1,534

Upper Back Panel 3,931 0,856 3,365 3,370 0,664 2,237 2,808 0,263 0,739

Bottom Cabinet Door 8,505 0,856 7,280 7,290 0,664 4,841 6,075 0,263 1,598

Bottom Top Panel (total)

17,010 0,856 14,561 14,580 0,664 9,681 12,150 0,263 3,195

Bottom Shelf 8,559 0,856 7,327 7,336 0,664 4,871 6,114 0,263 1,608

Bottom Side Panel 16,070 0,856 13,756 13,774 0,664 9,146 11,478 0,263 3,019

Bottom Mid Panel 10,713 0,856 9,170 9,183 0,664 6,097 7,652 0,263 2,013

Bootom Back Panel 30,618 0,856 26,209 26,244 0,664 17,426 21,870 0,263 5,752

Drawer Fronts 3,024 0,856 2,589 2,592 0,664 1,721 2,160 0,263 0,568

Drawer Fronts 2,646 0,856 2,265 2,268 0,664 1,506 1,890 0,263 0,497

Drawer Backs 1,593 0,856 1,364 1,366 0,664 0,907 1,138 0,263 0,299

Drawer Backs 1,494 0,856 1,278 1,280 0,664 0,850 1,067 0,263 0,281

Drawer Sides 2,822 0,856 2,416 2,419 0,664 1,606 2,016 0,263 0,530

Drawer Sides 2,646 0,856 2,265 2,268 0,664 1,506 1,890 0,263 0,497

Drawer Bottom 4,990 0,856 4,271 4,277 0,664 2,840 3,564 0,263 0,937

Drawer Bottom 2,495 0,856 2,136 2,139 0,664 1,420 1,782 0,263 0,469

Toe Kick 3,024 0,856 2,589 2,592 0,664 1,721 2,160 0,263 0,568

TOTAL - kgCO2e 471,66 313,60 103,51

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2.4.5.2. Dining Table

For the study, a Dining table was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.17).

Figure 2.17. Example of Dining Table, (24)

The total weight of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 31,19 kg. The total weight of the

wardrobe designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 28,05 kg, while the total weight of the wardrobe

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 24,91 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.43 (including carbon storage in the timber). The

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from MDF

is -19,97 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe

designed entirely from particleboard is -22,73 kgCO2e and the

embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from solid

wood is calculated approximately -32,14 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of wardrobe

are shown in table 2.44 (not including carbon storage in the timber).

The embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

MDF is 26,70 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value of the

wardrobe designed entirely from particleboard is 18,63 kgCO2e and

the embodied carbon value of the wardrobe designed entirely from

solid wood is calculated approximately 6,55 kgCO2e.

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Table 2.43. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Dining

Table (including carbon storage)

PA

RTS

OF

DIN

ING

TA

BLE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

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of

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Top Panel Rail 14,62 -0,64 -9,35 12,53 -0,81 -10,15 10,44 -1,29 -13,47

Stile 2,94 -0,64 -1,88 2,52 -0,81 -2,04 2,10 -1,29 -2,71

Tenon Piece 2,91 -0,64 -1,86 2,50 -0,81 -2,02 2,08 -1,29 -2,68

Tenon Piece 1,51 -0,64 -0,97 1,30 -0,81 -1,05 1,08 -1,29 -1,39

Legs 9,22 -0,64 -5,90 9,22 -0,81 -7,46 9,22 -1,29 -11,89

TOTAL - kgCO2e -19,97 -22,73 -32,14

Table 2.44. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Dining

Table (not including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F

DIN

ING

TA

BLE

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

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Val

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of

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Top Panel Rail 14,616 0,856 12,511 12,528 0,664 8,319 10,440 0,263 2,746

Stile 2,940 0,856 2,517 2,520 0,664 1,673 2,100 0,263 0,552

Tenon Piece 2,912 0,856 2,493 2,496 0,664 1,657 2,080 0,263 0,547

Tenon Piece 1,512 0,856 1,294 1,296 0,664 0,861 1,080 0,263 0,284

Legs 9,216 0,856 7,889 9,216 0,664 6,119 9,216 0,263 2,424

TOTAL - kgCO2e 26,70 18,63 6,55

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2.4.5.3. Dining Chair

Dining chairs can be produced in many different ways with wood, metal or

wood-metal combinations. From this point, chairs and armchairs are one of

the most diverse products among all furniture products in terms of material

and form. For the study, a Dining chair was selected as shown in the picture

below (Figure 2.18).

Figure 2.18. Example of Dining Chair, (25)

The total weight of the dining chair seat designed entirely from MDF

was calculated as approximately 14,12 kg. The total weight of the

dining chair seat designed completely from particleboard was

calculated as approximately 12,11 kg, while the total weight of the

dining chair seat designed from Solid wood was calculated as 10,09

kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of dining

chair seat are shown in table 2,45 (including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the dining chair seat designed

entirely from MDF is -9,04 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value

of the dining chair seat designed entirely from particleboard is -9,81

kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the dining chair seat

designed entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately -13,02

kgCO2e.

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Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of dining

chair seat are shown in table 2,46 (not including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the dining chair seat designed

entirely from MDF is 12,09 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value

of the dining chair seat designed entirely from particleboard is 8,04

kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the dining chair seat

designed entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately 2,65

kgCO2e.

Table 2.45. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Dining

Chair Seat (including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F

DIN

ING

CH

AIR

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T

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Val

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of

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Seat 14,13 -0,64 -9,04 12,11 -0,81 -9,81 10,09 -1,29 -13,02

TOTAL - kgCO2e -9,04 -9,81 -13,02

Table 2.46. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Dining

Chair Seat (not including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F

DIN

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CH

AIR

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

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Seat 14,130 0,856 12,095 12,111 0,664 8,042 10,093 0,263 2,654

TOTAL - kgCO2e 12,09 8,04 2,65

2.4.6. Bathroom

2.4.6.1. Bathroom Cabinet

For the study, a Bathroom cabinet was selected as shown in the picture

below (Figure 2.19).

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Figure 2.19. Example of Bathroom Cabinet, (26)

The total weight of the bathroom cabinet designed entirely from MDF

was calculated as approximately 55,32 kg. The total weight of the

bathroom cabinet designed completely from particleboard was

calculated as approximately 47,41 kg, while the total weight of the

bathroom cabinet designed from Solid wood was calculated as 39,51

kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bathroom

cabinet are shown in table 2.47 (including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the bathroom cabinet designed

entirely from MDF is -56,10 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon

value of the bathroom cabinet designed entirely from particleboard is -

60,86 kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the bathroom cabinet

designed entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately -80,78

kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of bathroom

cabinet are shown in table 2.48 (not including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the bathroom cabinet designed

entirely from MDF is 75,04 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value

of the bathroom cabinet designed entirely from particleboard is 49,89

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kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the bathroom cabinet

designed entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately 16,47

kgCO2e.

Table 2.47. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bathroom

Cabinet (including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F B

ATH

RO

OM

CA

BIN

ETS

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD TO

TAL

W

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(K

G)

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of

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Right Cabinet Door 4,93 -0,64 -3,16 4,23 -0,81 -3,42 3,52 -1,29 -4,55

Right Cabinet Top Panel

1,84 -0,64 -1,18 1,58 -0,81 -1,28 1,31 -1,29 -1,69

Right Cabinet Side Panel

18,38 -0,64 -11,76 15,75 -0,81 -12,76 13,13 -1,29 -16,93

Right Cabinet Bottom Panel

1,84 -0,64 -1,18 1,58 -0,81 -1,28 1,31 -1,29 -1,69

Right Cabinet Shelves 3,39 -0,64 -2,17 2,90 -0,81 -2,35 2,42 -1,29 -3,12

Right Cabinet Back Panel 6,62 -0,64 -4,23 5,67 -0,81 -4,59 4,73 -1,29 -6,10

Left Cabinet Door 5,00 -0,64 -3,20 4,29 -0,81 -3,47 3,57 -1,29 -4,61

Left Cabinet Top Panel 7,04 -0,64 -4,50 6,03 -0,81 -4,88 5,03 -1,29 -6,48

Left Cabinet Side Panel 6,30 -0,64 -4,03 5,40 -0,81 -4,37 4,50 -1,29 -5,81

Left Cabinet Bottom Panel

6,78 -0,64 -4,34 5,81 -0,81 -4,71 4,85 -1,29 -6,25

Left Cabinet Back Panel 5,70 -0,64 -3,65 4,88 -0,81 -3,96 4,07 -1,29 -5,25

Stile (mirror) 3,53 -0,64 -2,26 3,02 -0,81 -2,45 2,52 -1,29 -3,25

Mid Stile (mirror) 3,35 -0,64 -2,14 2,87 -0,81 -2,32 2,39 -1,29 -3,08

Top Rail (mirror) 2,30 -0,64 -1,47 1,97 -0,81 -1,60 1,65 -1,29 -2,12

Bottom Rail (mirror) 2,30 -0,64 -1,47 1,97 -0,81 -1,60 1,65 -1,29 -2,12

Back Panel (mirror) 8,38 -0,64 -5,36 7,18 -0,81 -5,82 5,99 -1,29 -7,72

TOTAL - kgCO2e -56,10 -60,86 -80,78

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Table 2.48. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bathroom

Cabinet (not including carbon storage)

PA

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VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

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Right Cabinet Door 4,933 0,856 4,223 4,228 0,664 2,808 3,524 0,263 0,927

Right Cabinet Top Panel

1,838 0,856 1,573 1,575 0,664 1,046 1,313 0,263 0,345

Right Cabinet Side Panel

18,375 0,856 15,729 15,750 0,664 10,458 13,125 0,263 3,452

Right Cabinet Bottom Panel

1,838 0,856 1,573 1,575 0,664 1,046 1,313 0,263 0,345

Right Cabinet Shelves 3,388 0,856 2,900 2,904 0,664 1,928 2,420 0,263 0,637

Right Cabinet Back Panel 6,615 0,856 5,662 5,670 0,664 3,765 4,725 0,263 1,243

Left Cabinet Door 5,001 0,856 4,281 4,287 0,664 2,846 3,572 0,263 0,939

Left Cabinet Top Panel 7,035 0,856 6,022 6,030 0,664 4,004 5,025 0,263 1,322

Left Cabinet Side Panel 6,300 0,856 5,393 5,400 0,664 3,586 4,500 0,263 1,184

Left Cabinet Bottom Panel

6,783 0,856 5,806 5,814 0,664 3,860 4,845 0,263 1,274

Left Cabinet Back Panel 5,698 0,856 4,878 4,884 0,664 3,243 4,070 0,263 1,070

Stile (mirror) 3,528 0,856 3,020 3,024 0,664 2,008 2,520 0,263 0,663

Mid Stile (mirror) 3,347 0,856 2,865 2,868 0,664 1,905 2,390 0,263 0,629

Top Rail (mirror) 2,303 0,856 1,972 1,974 0,664 1,311 1,645 0,263 0,433

Bottom Rail (mirror) 2,303 0,856 1,972 1,974 0,664 1,311 1,645 0,263 0,433

Back Panel (mirror) 8,379 0,856 7,172 7,182 0,664 4,769 5,985 0,263 1,574

TOTAL - kgCO2e 75,04 49,89 16,47

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2.4.7. Toilet Room

2.4.7.1. WC Cabinet

For the study, a WC cabinet was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.20).

Figure 2.20. Example of WC Cabinet, (27)

The total weight of the WC cabinet designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 10,84 kg. The total weight of the WC

cabinet designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 9,29 kg, while the total weight of the WC cabinet

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 7,74 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of WC

cabinet are shown in table 2.49 (including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the WC cabinet designed

entirely from MDF is -11,17 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon

value of the WC cabinet designed entirely from particleboard is -12,12

kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the WC cabinet designed

entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately -16,08 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of WC

cabinet are shown in table 2.50 (not including carbon storage in the

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timber). The embodied carbon value of the WC cabinet designed

entirely from MDF is 14,94 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value

of the WC cabinet designed entirely from particleboard is 9,93

kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the WC cabinet designed

entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately 3,28 kgCO2e.

Table 2.49. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of WC Cabinet

(including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F

WC

CA

BIN

ETS

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

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Cabinet Door 3,92 -0,64 -2,51 3,36 -0,81 -2,72 2,80 -1,29 -3,61

Cabinet Top Rail 1,04 -0,64 -0,67 0,89 -0,81 -0,72 0,74 -1,29 -0,96

Cabinet Sides Panel 5,89 -0,64 -3,77 5,05 -0,81 -4,09 4,21 -1,29 -5,43

Cabinet Bottom Panel 2,66 -0,64 -1,70 2,28 -0,81 -1,84 1,90 -1,29 -2,45

Cabinet Back Panel 3,95 -0,64 -2,53 3,39 -0,81 -2,74 2,82 -1,29 -3,64

TOTAL - kgCO2e -11,17 -12,12 -16,08

Table 2.50. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of WC Cabinet

(not including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F

WC

CA

BIN

ETS

VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

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Cabinet Door 3,915 0,856 3,352 3,356 0,664 2,228 2,797 0,263 0,736

Cabinet Top Rail 1,040 0,856 0,890 0,891 0,664 0,592 0,743 0,263 0,195

Cabinet Sides Panel 5,889 0,856 5,041 5,048 0,664 3,352 4,207 0,263 1,106

Cabinet Bottom Panel 2,655 0,856 2,273 2,276 0,664 1,511 1,897 0,263 0,499

Cabinet Back Panel 3,950 0,856 3,381 3,386 0,664 2,248 2,822 0,263 0,742

TOTAL - kgCO2e 14,94 9,93 3,28

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2.4.8. Hallway

2.4.8.1. Cloakroom

For the study, a Cloakroom was selected as shown in the picture below

(Figure 2.21).

Figure 2.21. Example of Cloakroom, (28)

The total weight of the cloakroom designed entirely from MDF was

calculated as approximately 77,60 kg. The total weight of the

cloakroom designed completely from particleboard was calculated as

approximately 66,52 kg, while the total weight of the cloakroom

designed from Solid wood was calculated as 55,43 kg.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of

cloakroom are shown in table 2.51 (including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the cloakroom designed

entirely from MDF is -53,73 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon

value of the cloakroom designed entirely from particleboard is -58,29

kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the cloakroom designed

entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately -77,36 kgCO2e.

Total embodied carbon values for 3 different alternatives of

cloakroom are shown in table 2.52 (not including carbon storage in the

timber). The embodied carbon value of the cloakroom designed

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entirely from MDF is 71,86 kgCO2e, while the embodied carbon value

of the cloakroom designed entirely from particleboard is 47,78

kgCO2e and the embodied carbon value of the cloakroom designed

entirely from solid wood is calculated approximately 15,77 kgCO2e.

Table 2.51. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Cloakroom

(including carbon storage)

P

AR

TS O

F C

LOA

KR

OO

M VALUE for MDF VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD VALUE for SOLID WOOD

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

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of

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Left Cabinet Door 8,88 -0,64 -5,68 7,61 -0,81 -6,17 6,34 -1,29 -8,18

Left Cabinet Top Panel 1,40 -0,64 -0,90 1,20 -0,81 -0,98 1,00 -1,29 -1,29

Left Cabinet Side Panel 16,83 -0,64 -10,77 14,42 -0,81 -11,68 12,02 -1,29 -15,51

Left Cabinet Bottom Panel

1,40 -0,64 -0,90 1,20 -0,81 -0,98 1,00 -1,29 -1,29

Right Cabinet Door 2,87 -0,64 -1,84 2,46 -0,81 -1,99 2,05 -1,29 -2,65

Right Cabinet Shelf 1,64 -0,64 -1,05 1,40 -0,81 -1,14 1,17 -1,29 -1,51

Right Cabinet Side Panel 3,62 -0,64 -2,32 3,10 -0,81 -2,51 2,59 -1,29 -3,34

Right Cabinet Bottom Panel

3,82 -0,64 -2,45 3,28 -0,81 -2,65 2,73 -1,29 -3,52

Top Shelf 2,28 -0,64 -1,46 1,95 -0,81 -1,58 1,63 -1,29 -2,10

Back Panel 30,03 -0,64 -19,22 25,74 -0,81 -20,85 21,45 -1,29 -27,67

Toe Kick 2,10 -0,64 -1,34 1,80 -0,81 -1,46 1,50 -1,29 -1,93

Upper Drawer Fronts 1,19 -0,64 -0,76 1,02 -0,81 -0,82 0,85 -1,29 -1,09

Upper Drawer Backs 0,54 -0,64 -0,35 0,47 -0,81 -0,38 0,39 -1,29 -0,50

Upper Drawer Sides 0,99 -0,64 -0,63 0,85 -0,81 -0,69 0,71 -1,29 -0,91

Upper Drawer Bottom 0,78 -0,64 -0,50 0,67 -0,81 -0,54 0,55 -1,29 -0,72

Mid Drawer Fronts 1,85 -0,64 -1,19 1,59 -0,81 -1,29 1,32 -1,29 -1,71

Mid Drawer Backs 1,05 -0,64 -0,67 0,90 -0,81 -0,73 0,75 -1,29 -0,97

Mid Drawer Sides 1,27 -0,64 -0,81 1,09 -0,81 -0,88 0,91 -1,29 -1,17

Mid Drawer Bottom 1,40 -0,64 -0,90 1,20 -0,81 -0,97 1,00 -1,29 -1,29

TOTAL - kgCO2e -53,73 -58,29 -77,36

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Table 2.52. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Cloakroom

(not including carbon storage)

PA

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OF

CLO

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RO

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VALUE for MDF

VALUE for PARTICLEBOARD

VALUE for SOLID WOOD

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Left Cabinet Door 8,882 0,856 7,603 7,613 0,664 5,055 6,344 0,263 1,668

Left Cabinet Top Panel 1,404 0,856 1,202 1,204 0,664 0,799 1,003 0,263 0,264

Left Cabinet Side Panel 16,829 0,856 14,405 14,424 0,664 9,578 12,020 0,263 3,161

Left Cabinet Bottom Panel

1,404 0,856 1,202 1,204 0,664 0,799 1,003 0,263 0,264

Right Cabinet Door 2,873 0,856 2,459 2,462 0,664 1,635 2,052 0,263 0,540

Right Cabinet Shelf 1,637 0,856 1,402 1,404 0,664 0,932 1,170 0,263 0,308

Right Cabinet Side Panel

3,620 0,856 3,098 3,103 0,664 2,060 2,586 0,263 0,680

Right Cabinet Bottom Panel

3,822 0,856 3,272 3,276 0,664 2,175 2,730 0,263 0,718

Top Shelf 2,281 0,856 1,952 1,955 0,664 1,298 1,629 0,263 0,428

Back Panel 30,034 0,856 25,709 25,744 0,664 17,094 21,453 0,263 5,642

Toe Kick 2,098 0,856 1,796 1,799 0,664 1,194 1,499 0,263 0,394

Upper Drawer Fronts 1,186 0,856 1,015 1,016 0,664 0,675 0,847 0,263 0,223

Upper Drawer Backs 0,544 0,856 0,466 0,467 0,664 0,310 0,389 0,263 0,102

Upper Drawer Sides 0,988 0,856 0,846 0,847 0,664 0,562 0,706 0,263 0,186

Upper Drawer Bottom 0,776 0,856 0,664 0,665 0,664 0,442 0,554 0,263 0,146

Mid Drawer Fronts 1,852 0,856 1,585 1,588 0,664 1,054 1,323 0,263 0,348

Mid Drawer Backs 1,054 0,856 0,902 0,904 0,664 0,600 0,753 0,263 0,198

Mid Drawer Sides 1,268 0,856 1,085 1,087 0,664 0,722 0,906 0,263 0,238

Mid Drawer Bottom 1,400 0,856 1,199 1,200 0,664 0,797 1,000 0,263 0,263

TOTAL - kgCO2e 71,86 47,78 15,77

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2.5. Calculation Of CO2 Emissions From Transport

2.5.1. CO2 Emissions From Transport

As shown in figure 2.22, among the six types of GHG, it is the CO2

that affects the greatest amount with a rate of about 81 % (29). One of

the main objectives of the Paris agreement, signed in 2015, is to

reduce CO2 emissions. In 2017, 27 % of the total GHG emissions of

countries in EU28 are due to the transport. This rate is estimated to be

22 % if aviation and maritime transport are not included. CO2

emissions from transport increased by approximately 2.2 % compared

to 2016. While the total transport CO2 emission of the roads, including

the airline, was 1.104 billion tons in 2017, this number is 1.097 billion

tons in 2018 (Figure 2.23 ).

Figure 2.22. Percentage of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2018, (29)

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Figure 2.23. Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transport in Europe, (30)

The change rates of CO2 emissions from transport between 1990 and

2017 are shown in the figure below (Figure 2.24). In Turkey, the

amount of CO2 emissions from transport increased by 247.9 % in

2017 compared to 1990. While Estonia ( 1,5 %), Finland ( 3,7 % ) and

Italy ( 3,9 %) are among the countries with low rate of increase,

Lichtenstein and Sweden have decreases in emission values. As

mentioned earlier, most of the CO2 emission amount due to

transportation is from road (Figure 2.25). The ratios of CO2 emission

values caused by road transport by vehicle type are shown in the

figure below (Figure 2.26). Cars have the largest share, followed by

heavy duty trucks and light duty trucks, respectively.

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Figure 2.24 Change in Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transport, (30)

Figure 2.25. Share of Transport Greenhouse Gas Emissions, (30)

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Figure 2.26. Road Transport - Share of Transport Greenhouse Gas Emissions, (30)

This section covers the delivery process of furniture products by road

from the factory where the furniture is manufactured to the end user.

During transportation, it is very important to prefer local producers in

order to reduce both CO2 emission values and transport costs.

Delivery of the factory-produced product to the end user usually takes

place in 2 stages. At the first stage, after the product is produced at

the factory located in the organized industrial zone, it is sent to the

company's dealer. In the second stage, it is delivered to the house of

the customer who purchased the product from the dealer. Due to the

fact that there are customers residing in remote and close settlements

to the dealer, on average, the transport distance is calculated as 100

km. On average, in Europe, 139.8 g CO2 emission occurs for 1 ton of

cargo during 1 km of transport. Calculations in this section will be

made based on this number.

During the delivery of the furniture products in Bedroom 1 from the

factory to the user, the amount of CO2 emissions from transport is

shown in Table 2.53. When the furniture products in the bedroom are

produced entirely from MDF, the total weight of the products is

calculated as 479.48 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport is

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calculated as 6.703 kg. The total weight of the products was calculated

as 410.98 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 5.746 kg,

when the furniture products in the bedroom are produced entirely from

particleboard. The total weight of the products was calculated as

342,49 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 4,788 kg, when

the furniture products in the bedroom are produced completely from

solid wood.

Table 2.53. For Bedroom -1, CO2 Emissions During Transportation Of Furniture

Products That Manufactured Using Completely MDF, Completely Particleboard

And Completely Solid Wood

PRODUCT

MDF PARTICLEBOARD SOLID WOOD

Weight (kg)

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg)

Bed 98,910 1,383 84,780 1,185 70,650 0,988

Wardrobe 284,290 3,974 243,680 3,407 203,060 2,839

Bedside 18,400 0,257 15,770 0,220 13,140 0,184

Drawer Dresser

44,800 0,626 38,400 0,537 32,010 0,447

Makeup Table

33,080 0,462 28,350 0,396 23,630 0,330

TOTAL 479,480 6,703 410,980 5,746 342,490 4,788

During the delivery of the furniture products in Bedroom 2 from the

factory to the user, the amount of CO2 emissions from transport is

shown in Table 2.54. When the furniture products in the bedroom are

produced entirely from MDF, the total weight of the products is

calculated as 299,83 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport is

calculated as 4,192 kg. The total weight of the products was calculated

as 256,99 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 3,593 kg,

when the furniture products in the bedroom are produced entirely from

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particleboard. The total weight of the products was calculated as

214,15 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 2,994 kg, when

the furniture products in the bedroom are produced completely from

solid wood.

Table 2.54. For Bedroom -2, CO2 Emissions During Transportation Of Furniture

Products That Manufactured Using Completely MDF, Completely Particleboard

And Completely Solid Wood

PRODUCT

MDF PARTICLEBOARD SOLID WOOD

Weight (kg)

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg)

Bed 39,180 0,548 33,580 0,469 27,980 0,391

Wardrobe 165,050 2,307 141,470 1,978 117,890 1,648

Bedside 18,400 0,257 15,770 0,220 13,140 0,184

Study Table 54,970 0,768 47,120 0,659 39,260 0,549

Makeup Table

22,230 0,311 19,050 0,266 15,880 0,222

TOTAL 299,830 4,192 256,990 3,593 214,150 2,994

During the delivery of the furniture products in Bedroom 3 from the

factory to the user, the amount of CO2 emissions from transport is

shown in Table 2.55. When the furniture products in the bedroom are

produced entirely from MDF, the total weight of the products is

calculated as 277,60 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport is

calculated as 3,881 kg. The total weight of the products was calculated

as 237,94 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 3,326 kg,

when the furniture products in the bedroom are produced entirely from

particleboard. The total weight of the products was calculated as

198,27 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 2,772 kg, when

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the furniture products in the bedroom are produced completely from

solid wood.

Table 2.55. For Bedroom -3, CO2 Emissions During Transportation Of Furniture

Products That Manufactured Using Completely MDF, Completely Particleboard

And Completely Solid Wood

PRODUCT

MDF PARTICLEBOARD SOLİD WOD

Weight (kg)

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg)

Bed 39,180 0,548 33,580 0,469 27,980 0,391

Wardrobe 165,050 2,307 141,470 1,978 117,890 1,648

Bedside 18,400 0,257 15,770 0,220 13,140 0,184

Study Table 54,970 0,768 47,120 0,659 39,260 0,549

TOTAL 277,600 3,881 237,940 3,326 198,270 2,772

During the delivery of the furniture products in Living room from the

factory to the user, the amount of CO2 emissions from transport is

shown in Table 2.56. When the furniture products in the living room

are produced entirely from MDF, the total weight of the products is

calculated as 198,63 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport is

calculated as 2,777 kg. The total weight of the products was calculated

as 170,24 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 2,380 kg,

when the furniture products in the living room are produced entirely

from particleboard. The total weight of the products was calculated as

141,87 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 1,983 kg, when

the furniture products in the living room are produced completely

from solid wood.

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Table 2.56. For Living Room, CO2 Emissions During Transportation Of Furniture

Products That Manufactured Using Completely MDF, Completely Particleboard

And Completely Solid Wood

PRODUCT

MDF PARTICLEBOARD SOLID WOOD

Weight (kg)

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg)

TV Wall Unit 25,520 0,357 21,870 0,306 18,230 0,255

Bookcase 90,900 1,271 77,910 1,089 64,930 0,908

Coffee Table 30,910 0,432 26,490 0,370 22,070 0,309

Nesting Table 10,180 0,142 8,720 0,122 7,270 0,102

Breakfront 41,120 0,575 35,250 0,493 29,370 0,411

TOTAL 198,630 2,777 170,240 2,380 141,870 1,983

During the delivery of the furniture products in Kitchen from the

factory to the user, the amount of CO2 emissions from transport is

shown in Table 2.57. When the furniture products in the kitchen are

produced entirely from MDF, the total weight of the products is

calculated as 580,33 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport is

calculated as 8,113 kg. The total weight of the products was calculated

as 498,75 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 6,973 kg,

when the furniture products in the kitchen are produced entirely from

particleboard. The total weight of the products was calculated as

417,16 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 5,832 kg, when

the furniture products in the kitchen are produced completely from

solid wood.

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Table 2.57. For Kitchen, CO2 Emissions During Transportation Of Furniture

Products That Manufactured Using Completely MDF, Completely Particleboard

And Completely Solid Wood

PRODUCT

MDF PARTICLEBOARD SOLİD WOD

Weight (kg)

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg)

Kitchen Cabinet

535,020 7,480 458,590 6,411 382,160 5,343

Dining Table 31,190 0,436 28,050 0,392 24,910 0,348

Dining Chair (seat)

14,120 0,197 12,110 0,169 10,090 0,141

TOTAL 580,330 8,113 498,750 6,973 417,160 5,832

During the delivery of the furniture products in Bathroom from the

factory to the user, the amount of CO2 emissions from transport is

shown in Table 2.58. When the furniture products in the bathroom are

produced entirely from MDF, the total weight of the products is

calculated as 55,32 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport is

calculated as 0,773 kg. The total weight of the products was calculated

as 47,41 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 0,663 kg,

when the furniture products in the bathroom are produced entirely

from particleboard. The total weight of the products was calculated as

39,51 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 0,552 kg, when

the furniture products in the bathroom are produced completely from

solid wood.

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Table 2.58. For Bathroom, CO2 Emissions During Transportation Of Furniture

Products That Manufactured Using Completely MDF, Completely Particleboard

And Completely Solid Wood

PRODUCT

MDF PARTICLEBOARD SOLID WOOD

Weight (kg)

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg)

Bathroom Cabinet

55,320 0,773 47,410 0,663 39,510 0,552

TOTAL 55,320 0,773 47,410 0,663 39,510 0,552

During the delivery of the furniture products in Toilet room from the

factory to the user, the amount of CO2 emissions from transport is

shown in Table 2.59. When the furniture products in the toilet room

are produced entirely from MDF, the total weight of the products is

calculated as 10,84 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport is

calculated as 0,152 kg. The total weight of the products was calculated

as 9,29 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 0,130 kg, when

the furniture products in the toilet room are produced entirely from

particleboard. The total weight of the products was calculated as 7,74

kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 0,108 kg, when the

furniture products in the toilet room are produced completely from

solid wood.

Table 2.59. For Toilet Room, CO2 Emissions During Transportation Of Furniture

Products That Manufactured Using Completely MDF, Completely Particleboard

And Completely Solid Wood

PRODUCT

MDF PARTICLEBOARD SOLİD WOD

Weight (kg)

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg)

WC Cabinet

10,840 0,152 9,290 0,130 7,740 0,108

TOTAL 10,840 0,152 9,290 0,130 7,740 0,108

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During the delivery of the furniture products in Hallway from the

factory to the user, the amount of CO2 emissions from transport is

shown in Table 2.60. When the furniture products in the hallway are

produced entirely from MDF, the total weight of the products is

calculated as 77,60 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport is

calculated as 1,085 kg. The total weight of the products was calculated

as 66,51 kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 0,930 kg,

when the furniture products in the hallway are produced entirely from

particleboard. The total weight of the products was calculated as 55,43

kg and CO2 emission amount from transport as 0,775 kg, when the

furniture products in the hallway are produced completely from solid

wood.

Table 2.60. For Hallway, CO2 Emissions During Transportation Of Furniture

Products That Manufactured Using Completely MDF, Completely Particleboard

And Completely Solid Wood

PRODUCT

MDF PARTICLEBOARD SOLİD WOD

Weight (kg)

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg)

Cloakroom 77,600 1,085 66,510 0,930 55,430 0,775

TOTAL 77,600 1,085 66,510 0,930 55,430 0,775

3.FINDINGS AND COMPARISONS

This work was done for;

• to find the total embodied carbon values of all furniture products

in the house when the furniture products in a standard dwelling

are produced from different materials.

• to compare the CO2 emissions emitted during the delivery of

furniture products produced from different materials from

factory to the end user.

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For this purpose, 3 different alternative furniture products designs

were made. In Alternative 1, each piece of each furniture product in

different parts of the house is designed entirely from MDF. While

each piece of each furniture is completely designed from particleboard

in the 2nd alternative, in the 3rd alternative each piece of each

furniture product is completely designed from solid wood.

Firstly for each part of the house, embodied carbon values of each

furniture product in that part were calculated then the embodied

carbon values of all furniture products in the relevant part were

collected and the total embodied carbon value of that part of the house

was calculated. In the last stage, embodied carbon value of each part

of the house was summed and the embodied carbon value of the whole

house was calculated. For these calculations, ICE database that a

LCA-based database, was used.

Likewise, primarily for each part of the house, CO2 value emitted to

the atmosphere due to transportation was calculated during the

delivery furniture products designed from 3 different materials were

produced from the factory to the end user. Then, CO2 emission values

due to transportation of furniture used in each part of the house were

collected, and the total amount of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere

during transportation of all furniture products used in all the house has

been calculated.

3.1. Comparison Of Embodied Carbon Data Calculated For All

The House And Every Part Of The House

Embodied carbon values for each part of the house are shown in the

tables below. When the tables are evaluated, furniture products

designed from solid wood gave the lowest embodied carbon value,

while furniture products designed from particleboard gave a lower

embodied carbon value than furniture products designed from MDF.

One of the reasons is that solid wood's specific average embodied

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carbon coefficient value is lower than other materials. Another reason

is that solid wood's specific density is lower than other materials, so

furniture products designed from solid wood have a lower weight.

While MDF can be produced in specific density values ranging from

0.70 gr/cm3 to 0.90 g /cm3, Particleboard can be produced in specific

density ranges from 0.60 gr/cm3 to 0.80 g /cm3. In this research,

almost the lowest values as specific densities of MDF and

particleboard were used (0.70 gr/cm3 and 0.60 gr/cm3 respectively).

Solid wood's specific density varies depending on the type of wood,

even the different clone of the same wood, and from which part of the

wood. In addition, coniferous tree species exist more commonly in

European forests. The specific density of coniferous trees is usually in

the range of 0,35 gr/cm3 to 0,55 gr/cm3. For this reason, the specific

density of solid wood along the research was taken as 0,5 gr/cm3.

Table 3.1.Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Bedroom -1

Product Including Carbon Storage in Timber Not Including Carbon Storage in Timber

MDF Particleboar

d Solid wood MDF

Particleboard

Solid wood

Bed -63,30 -68,67 -91,14 84,67 56,29 18,58

Wardrobe -181,95 -197,38 -256,34 243,36 161,81 59,93

Bedside -11,78 -12,77 -16,95 15,75 10,47 3,46

Drawer Dresser

-28,67 -31,11 -40,13 38,35 25,50 8,42

Makeup Table

-21,17 -22,97 -30,49 28,32 18,83 6,22

Total -306,87 -332,90 -435,05 410,45 272,90 96,61

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Table 3.2. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Bedroom -2

Product Including Carbon Storage in Timber Not Including Carbon Storage in Timber

MDF Particleboard Solid wood MDF Particleboard Solid wood

Bed -25,08 -27,21 -36,11 33,54 22,30 7,36

Wardrobe -105,64 -114,60 -148,46 141,29 93,94 35,22

Bedside -11,78 -12,77 -16,95 15,75 10,47 3,46

Study Table -35,18 -38,17 -50,66 47,06 31,29 10,33

Makeup Table

-14,23 -15,44 -20,49 19,03 12,65 4,18

Total -191,91 -208,19 -272,67 256,67 170,65 60,55

Table 3.3. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Bedroom -3

Product Including Carbon Storage in Timber Not Including Carbon Storage in Timber

MDF Particleboard Solid wood MDF Particleboard Solid wood

Bed -25,08 -27,21 -36,11 33,54 22,30 7,36

Wardrobe -105,64 -114,60 -148,46 141,29 93,94 35,22

Bedside -11,78 -12,77 -16,95 15,75 10,47 3,46

Study Table -35,18 -38,17 -50,66 47,06 31,29 10,33

Total -177,68 -192,75 -252,18 237,64 158,00 56,37

Table 3.4. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Living Room

Product Including Carbon Storage in Timber Not Including Carbon Storage in Timber

MDF Particleboard Solid wood MDF Particleboard Solid wood

TV Wall Unit -16,34 -17,72 -23,52 21,85 14,53 4,80

Bookcase -58,18 -63,11 -83,76 77,81 51,74 17,08

Coffee Table -19,78 -21,46 -28,48 26,46 17,59 5,81

Nesting Table

-6,52 -7,07 -9,38 8,71 5,79 1,91

Breakfront -26,32 -28,56 -37,90 35,21 23,41 7,73

Total -127,14 -137,92 -183,04 170,04 113,06 37,33

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Table 3.5. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Kitchen

Product Including Carbon Storage in Timber Not Including Carbon Storage in Timber

MDF Particleboard Solid wood MDF Particleboard Solid wood

Kitchen Cabinets

-352,64 -382,55 -507,71 471,66 313,60 103,51

Dining Table -19,97 -22,73 -32,14 26,70 18,63 6,55

Dining Char (seat)

-9,04 -9,81 -13,02 12,09 8,04 2,65

Total -381,65 -415,09 -552,87 510,45 340,27 112,71

Table 3.6. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Bathroom

Product Including Carbon Storage in Timber Not Including Carbon Storage in Timber

MDF Particleboard Solid wood MDF Particleboard Solid wood

Bathroom Cabinet

-56,1 -60,86 -80,78 75,04 49,89 16,47

Total -56,10 -60,86 -80,78 75,04 49,89 16,47

Table 3.7. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Toilet Room

Product Including Carbon Storage in Timber Not Including Carbon Storage in Timber

MDF Particleboard Solid wood MDF Particleboard Solid wood

WC Cabinet -11,17 -12,12 -16,08 14,94 9,93 3,28

Total -11,17 -12,12 -16,08 14,94 9,93 3,28

Table 3.8. Total Values of Embodied Carbon for Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Hallway

Product Including Carbon Storage in Timber Not Including Carbon Storage in Timber

MDF Particleboard Solid wood MDF Particleboard Solid wood

Cloakroom -53,73 -58,29 -77,36 71,86 47,78 15,77

Total -53,73 -58,29 -77,36 71,86 47,78 15,77

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For a standard dwelling, the total embodied carbon values due to the

furniture products used in this dwelling are shown in the table below

(Table 3.9). If the carbon storage in the timber is taken into account;

for a standard dwelling, the embodied carbon value of Alternative 3 in

which the furniture products in this research are designed entirely

from solid wood, is 44,15 % lower than the total embodied carbon

value of alternative 1 that furniture products are designed completely

from MDF. If the carbon storage in the timber is not taken into

account; the embodied carbon value of Alternative 3, in which the

furniture products in the research are designed entirely from solid

wood, is 77,16 % lower than the total embodied carbon value of

alternative 1 that the furniture products are designed completely from

MDF. According to these results; when using solid wood instead of

MDF in the production of all furniture products used in a standard

house, it can be said that the carbon emissions will be 44,15 % lower,

if the carbon storage in the timber is taken into account, and if the

carbon storage in the timber is not taken into account, the carbon

emissions will be 77,16 % lower. Furthermore, when using

particleboard instead of MDF in the production of all furniture

products used in a standard house, it can be said that the carbon

emissions will be 8,56 % lower, if the carbon storage in the timber is

taken into account, and if the carbon storage in the timber is not taken

into account, the carbon emissions can be 33,48 % lower.

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Table 3.9. Total Values of Embodied Carbon of Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Whole House

Product Including Carbon Storage in Timber Not Including Carbon Storage in Timber

MDF Particleboard Solid wood MDF Particleboard Solid wood

Bedroom -1 -306,87 -332,9 -435,05 410,45 272,9 96,61

Bedroom -2 -191,91 -208,19 -272,67 256,67 170,65 60,55

Bedroom -3 -177,68 -192,75 -252,18 237,64 158 56,37

Living Room -127,14 -137,92 -183,04 170,04 113,06 37,33

Kitchen -381,65 -415,09 -552,87 510,45 340,27 112,71

Bathroom -56,1 -60,86 -80,78 75,04 49,89 16,47

Toilet Room -11,17 -12,12 -16,08 14,94 9,93 3,28

Hallway -53,73 -58,29 -77,36 71,86 47,78 15,77

Total -1306,3 -1418,12 -1870,03 1747,09 1162,48 399,09

3.2. Comparison Of CO2 From Transport For All The House And

Every Part Of The House

For each part of the house, the amount of CO2 from transport during

the delivery of the furniture products from the factory, in which

furniture are produced, to the end user is shown in table 3.10. The

specific gravity of MDF is higher than other materials, and furniture

products made from MDF are heavier. For this reason, it can be said

that when the furniture products in a standard house are produced

from MDF, CO2 amounts resulting from transportation will be higher

during delivery from the factory to the end user. In this research, the

total amount of CO2 from transport during the delivery from the

factory to the end user was calculated as 27,675 kg when all furniture

products in the house were designed from MDF, and 23,740 kg when

all furniture products were designed from particleboard. When all

furniture products are designed from solid wood, the total amount of

CO2 obtained from transportation from the factory to the end user

during delivery was calculated as 19.804 kg. Therefore, it can be said

that when furniture products used in the house are produced from

solid wood instead of MDF, the amount of CO2 emitted into the

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atmosphere during transport will be 28,44 % lower. In addition, it can

also be stated that when the furniture products used in the house are

produced from particleboard instead of MDF, the amount of CO2

emitted into the atmosphere during transportation will be 14,21 %

lower.

Table 3.10. CO2 Emissions During Transportation of Furniture Products that

Manufactured using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely

Solid wood for Whole House

Parts of

House

MDF PARTICLEBOARD SOLİD WOD

Weight (kg)

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg) Weight

CO2 Emission

(Kg)

Bedroom -1 479,480 6,703 410,980 5,746 342,490 4,788

Bedroom -2 299,830 4,192 256,990 3,593 214,150 2,994

Bedroom -3 277,600 3,881 237,940 3,326 198,270 2,772

Living Room 198,630 2,777 170,240 2,380 141,870 1,983

Kitchen 580,330 8,113 498,750 6,973 417,160 5,832

Bathroom 55,320 0,773 47,410 0,663 39,510 0,552

Toilet Room 10,840 0,152 9,290 0,130 7,740 0,108

Hallway 77,600 1,085 66,510 0,930 55,430 0,775

TOTAL 1979,630 27,675 1698,110 23,740 1416,620 19,804

According to the materials in which the furniture products used in the

house are produced, comparison of the total weights of each part of

the house and whole house are given in Figure 3.1. and 3.2.

Figure 3.1. Weight Values ( as kg )of Furniture Products that Manufactured using

completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely Solid wood for Parts of

The House

0,000

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

MDF

PARTICLEBOARD

LUMBER

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Figure 3.2. Total Weight Values (as kg) of Furniture Products that Manufactured

using completely MDF, completely Particleboard and completely Solid wood for

Whole House

The weight of furniture products used in the house can be important

not only in terms of environmental effects but also in terms of

earthquake loads Furniture products used at an apartment increase the

weight of the building as much as their own weight. The earthquake

force that will affect the building is the result of the earthquake

acceleration and the weight of the building. In other words, as the

building gets heavier, it will be more affected by the earthquake.

When evaluated from this point of view, it may be advantageous to

use solid wood in the production of furniture products.

Calculation Of Furniture Loads For A Sample Apartment

Building

Let's assume that there is an apartment building which consist of 10

floors and 4 apartments on each floor. Suppose that in each apartment

in this building, the furniture products used in the house in this

research are used. Let's calculate the total weight of three different

alternative furniture loads in the whole building. In the 1st alternative,

the furniture products used in each apartment in the building were

0,000

500,000

1000,000

1500,000

2000,000

2500,000

MDF PARTICLEBOARD LUMBER

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designed entirely from MDF, in the 2nd alternative, the furniture

products used in each apartment in the building were designed entirely

from Particleboard, while in the 3rd alternative, the furniture products

used in each apartment in the building were designed completely from

solid wood.

The weight of the total loads of furniture used in the apartments in the

building was calculated as 79.1 tons for the 1st alternative, 67.9 tons

for the 2nd alternative and 56.6 tons for the 3rd alternative.

As a result of all these findings, it can be stated that solid wood

material is the most sustainable alternative in the production of

furniture products with the advantage of both low weight and low

carbon emissions.

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4. RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This research was carried out to contribute to the design of

sustainable, ecological and low carbon footprint interiors.

For this reason, this work was done for;

• to find the total embodied carbon values of all furniture products

in the house when the furniture products in a standard dwelling

are produced from different materials.

• to compare the CO2 emitted during the delivery of furniture

products produced from different materials to the end user from

the factory.

Based on the results of this research, findings and suggestions can be

listed as follows;

• When using solid wood instead of MDF in the production of all

furniture products used in a standard house; it can be said that

the carbon emissions will be 44,15 % lower, if the carbon

storage in the timber is taken into account; and if the carbon

storage in the timber is not taken into account, the carbon

emission will be 77,16 % lower.

• Furthermore, when using particleboard instead of MDF in the

production of all furniture products used in a standard house; it

can be said that the carbon emissions will be 8,56 % lower if the

carbon storage in the timber is taken into account; and if the

carbon storage in the timber is not taken into account, the carbon

emission will be 33,48 % lower.

• The specific gravity of MDF is higher than other materials, and

furniture products made from MDF are heavier. For this reason,

it can be said that when the furniture products used in a standard

house are produced from MDF, CO2 amounts resulting from

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transportation during delivery from the factory to the end user

will be higher.

• It can be said that when furniture products used in the house are

produced from solid wood instead of MDF, the amount of CO2

emitted into the atmosphere during transport will be 28,44 %

lower. In addition, it can also be stated that when the furniture

products used in the huse are produced from particleboard

instead of MDF, the amount of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere

during transportation will be 14,21 % lower.

• Among all sections of the house, the kitchen contributes the

most to the weight and embodied carbon values of the house.

The reason for this is the use of a large amount of furniture

product in the kitchen, especially the kitchen cabinet.

• A large amount of material is used in the production of the

wardrobe used in bedrooms. According to the products used in

bedrooms, the main products that increases the weight and

embodied carbon values of the house is the wardrobes.

• Instead of frequently changing the furniture products used in the

dwelling, we should use it for a long time by doing maintenance

and repairs.

• When buying furniture products, local manufacturers and

dealers should be preferred as much as possible, so that CO2

emissions from transport can be reduced during the delivery of

the furniture products to the end user.

• In the production of wood-based composite boards and the

production of furniture from solid wood and board products, the

types of wood grown in that city or region or country should be

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used. Thus, CO2 emissions from transport can be reduced by

reducing both national and international transportations.

• By using solid wood instead of wood-based boards as much as

possible in furniture production, both formaldehyde-based

adhesives will be used less and formaldehyde emissions from

furniture products can be reduced.

• When the use of the furniture products are over, the number of

studies on where and how that furniture products can be reused

should be increased.

• In the production of furniture products used for different

purposes, solid wood obtained from sustainable forests should

be used instead of wood-based composite materials as much as

possible.

• Forest areas managed with a sustainable approach should be

increased.

• A transition to furniture products produced using solid wood,

have to proceed in parallel with ensure sustainable forest

management, active reforestation and forest restoration efforts

(31).

• and perhaps the most important among them, we should use as

little furniture products as possible, avoiding flaunt and

unnecessary product consumption in all areas of our lives.

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APPENDICES

BEDROOM 1

Table 1. Product Data for Wardrobe that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative-1)

PARTS OF LARGE CLOSET

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ES S

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

T

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 25 50 1,8 2250 0,7 1575 1,575 4 6,3

Shelves 38 50 1,8 3420 0,7 2394 2,394 3 7,182

Shelves 37,5 50 1,8 3375 0,7 2362,5 2,362 1 2,362

Shelves 77 50 1,8 6930 0,7 4851 4,851 5 24,255

Side Panel 212,9 50 3 31935 0,7 22354,5 22,354 2 44,709

Mid Panel 205,1 50 1,8 18459 0,7 12921,3 12,921 2 25,842

Bottom Panel 234,9 50 1,8 21141 0,7 14798,7 14,798 1 14,798

Top Panel 240,9 50 3 36135 0,7 25294,5 25,294 1 25,294

Back Panel (total) 215,9 240,9 0,6 31206,18 0,7 21844,3 21,844 1 21,844

Toe Kick 234,9 6 3 4228,2 0,7 2959,7 2,959 1 2,959

Drawer Front 72,5 16,5 1,8 2153,25 0,7 1507,2 1,507 6 9,043

Drawer Back 67 14,5 1,4 1360,1 0,7 952 0,952 6 5,712

Drawer Sides 45 15,5 1,8 1255,5 0,7 878,8 0,878 12 10,546

Drawer Bottom 68 44,8 1,4 4264,96 0,7 2985,4 2,985 6 17,912

Front Door (Total) 215,9 240,9 1,8 93618,55 0,7 65532,9 65,532 1 65,532

TOTAL 117,679 284,296

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Table 2. Product Data for Wardrobe that Designed Using Completely Particleboard

(Alternative -2)

PARTS OF LARGE CLOSET

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 25 50 1,8 2250 0,6 1350 1,35 4 5,4

Shelves 38 50 1,8 3420 0,6 2052 2,052 3 6,156

Shelves 37,5 50 1,8 3375 0,6 2025 2,025 1 2,025

Shelves 77 50 1,8 6930 0,6 4158 4,158 5 20,79

Side Panel 212,9 50 3 31935 0,6 19161 19,161 2 38,322

Mid Panel 205,1 50 1,8 18459 0,6 11075,4 11,075 2 22,150

Bottom Panel 234,9 50 1,8 21141 0,6 12684,6 12,684 1 12,684

Top Panel 240,9 50 3 36135 0,6 21681 21,681 1 21,681

Back Panel (total) 215,9 240,9 0,6 31206,19 0,6 18723,7 18,723 1 18,723

Toe Kick 234,9 6 3 4228,2 0,6 2536,9 2,536 1 2,536

Drawer Front 72,5 16,5 1,8 2153,25 0,6 1291,9 1,291 6 7,751

Drawer Back 67 14,5 1,4 1360,1 0,6 816,0 0,816 6 4,896

Drawer Sides 45 15,5 1,8 1255,5 0,6 753,3 0,753 12 9,039

Drawer Bottom 68 44,8 1,4 4264,96 0,6 2558,9 2,558 6 15,353

Front Door (Total) 215,9 240,9 1,8 93618,56 0,6 56171,1 56,171 1 56,171

TOTAL 100,867 243,682

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Table 3. Product Data for Wardrobe that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF LARGE CLOSET

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 25 50 1,8 2250 0,5 1125 1,125 4 4,5

Shelves 38 50 1,8 3420 0,5 1710 1,71 3 5,13

Shelves 37,5 50 1,8 3375 0,5 1687,5 1,687 1 1,687

Shelves 77 50 1,8 6930 0,5 3465 3,465 5 17,325

Side Panel 212,9 50 3 31935 0,5 15967,5 15,967 2 31,935

Mid Panel 205,1 50 1,8 18459 0,5 9229,5 9,229 2 18,459

Bottom Panel 234,9 50 1,8 21141 0,5 10570,5 10,570 1 10,570

Top Panel 240,9 50 3 36135 0,5 18067,5 18,067 1 18,067

Back Panel (total) 215,9 240,9 0,6 31206,19 0,5 15603 15,603 1 15,603

Toe Kick 234,9 6 3 4228,2 0,5 2114,1 2,114 1 2,114

Drawer Front 72,5 16,5 1,8 2153,25 0,5 1076,6 1,076 6 6,459

Drawer Back 67 14,5 1,4 1360,1 0,5 680 0,680 6 4,080

Drawer Sides 45 15,5 1,8 1255,5 0,5 627,7 0,627 12 7,533

Drawer Bottom 68 44,8 1,4 4264,96 0,5 2132,4 2,132 6 12,794

Front Door (Total) 215,9 240,9 1,8 93618,56 0,5 46809,28 46,809 1 46,809

TOTAL 84,056 203,068

Table 4. Product Data for Bed that Designed Using Completely MDF (Alternative -

1)

PARTS OF BED

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (g

r/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Headboard Slat 182 84 3 45864 0,7 32104,8 32,104 1 32,104

Headboard Leg 130 9 9 10530 0,7 7371 7,371 2 14,742

Cross Rail 182 9 3 4914 0,7 3439,8 3,439 2 6,879

Stile 182 9 3 4914 0,7 3439,8 3,439 3 10,319

Front Leg 38 9 9 3078 0,7 2154,6 2,154 2 4,309

Side Panels 200 25 3 15000 0,7 10500 10,5 2 21

Front Panel 182 25 3 13650 0,7 9555 9,555 1 9,555

TOTAL 68,565 98,910

Table 5. Product Data for Bed that Designed Using Completely Particleboard

(Alternative -2)

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PARTS OF LARGE CLOSET

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Headboard Slat 182 84 3 45864 0,6 27518,4 27,518 1 27,518

Headboard Leg 130 9 9 10530 0,6 6318 6,318 2 12,636

Cross Rail 182 9 3 4914 0,6 2948,4 2,948 2 5,896

Stile 182 9 3 4914 0,6 2948,4 2,948 3 8,845

Front Leg 38 9 9 3078 0,6 1846,8 1,846 2 3,693

Side Panels 200 25 3 15000 0,6 9000 9 2 18

Front Panel 182 25 3 13650 0,6 8190 8,19 1 8,19

TOTAL 58,770 84,780

Table 6. Product Data for Bed that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3 )

PARTS OF LARGE CLOSET

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Headboard Slat 182 84 3 45864 0,5 22932 22,932 1 22,932

Headboard Leg 130 9 9 10530 0,5 5265 5,265 2 10,53

Cross Rail 182 9 3 4914 0,5 2457 2,457 2 4,914

Stile 182 9 3 4914 0,5 2457 2,457 3 7,371

Front Leg 38 9 9 3078 0,5 1539 1,539 2 3,078

Side Panels 200 25 3 15000 0,5 7500 7,5 2 15

Front Panel 182 25 3 13650 0,5 6825 6,825 1 6,825

TOTAL 48,975 70,650

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Table 7. Product Data for Bedside that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF BEDSIDE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH

or

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side 52,2 37,7 1,8 3542,292 0,7 2479,6 2,479 2 4,959

Shelf 38 37 1,8 2530,8 0,7 1771,5 1,771 1 1,771

Top Shelf 51,5 39,5 1,8 3661,65 0,7 2563,1 2,563 1 2,563

Back Panel 54 41,6 1,8 4043,52 0,7 2830,4 2,830 1 2,830

Stile 52,2 6,75 1,8 634,23 0,7 443,9 0,443 2 0,887

Rail 38 6,2 1,8 424,08 0,7 296,8 0,296 1 0,296

Drawer Front 38 14,5 1,8 991,8 0,7 694,2 0,694 2 1,388

Drawer Back 33 10 1,4 462 0,7 323,4 0,323 2 0,646

Drawer Sides 35,2 10 1,4 492,8 0,7 344,9 0,344 4 1,379

Drawer Bottom 34,2 35 1 1197 0,7 837,9 0,837 2 1,675

TOTAL 12,586 18,400

Table 8. Product Data for Bedside that Designed Using Completely Particleboard

(Alternative -2)

PARTS OF BEDSIDE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH

or

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side 52,2 37,7 1,8 3542,292 0,6 2125,3 2,125 2 4,250

Shelf 38 37 1,8 2530,8 0,6 1518,4 1,518 1 1,518

Top Shelf 51,5 39,5 1,8 3661,65 0,6 2196,9 2,196 1 2,196

Back Panel 54 41,6 1,8 4043,52 0,6 2426,1 2,426 1 2,426

Stile 52,2 6,75 1,8 634,23 0,6 380,5 0,380 2 0,761

Rail 38 6,2 1,8 424,08 0,6 254,4 0,254 1 0,254

Drawer Front 38 14,5 1,8 991,8 0,6 595,8 0,595 2 1,190

Drawer Back 33 10 1,4 462 0,6 277,2 0,277 2 0,554

Drawer Sides 35,2 10 1,4 492,8 0,6 295,6 0,295 4 1,182

Drawer Bottom 34,2 35 1 1197 0,6 718,2 0,718 2 1,436

TOTAL 10,788 15,771

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Table 9. Product Data for Bedside that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF BEDSIDE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH

or

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side 52,2 37,7 1,8 3542,292 0,5 1771,1 1,771 2 3,542

Shelf 38 37 1,8 2530,8 0,5 1265,4 1,265 1 1,265

Top Shelf 51,5 39,5 1,8 3661,65 0,5 1830,8 1,830 1 1,830

Back Panel 54 41,6 1,8 4043,52 0,5 2021,7 2,021 1 2,021

Stile 52,2 6,75 1,8 634,23 0,5 317,1 0,317 2 0,634

Rail 38 6,2 1,8 424,08 0,5 212 0,212 1 0,212

Drawer Front 38 14,5 1,8 991,8 0,5 495,9 0,495 2 0,991

Drawer Back 33 10 1,4 462 0,5 231 0,231 2 0,462

Drawer Sides 35,2 10 1,4 492,8 0,5 246,4 0,246 4 0,985

Drawer Bottom 34,2 35 1 1197 0,5 598,5 0,598 2 1,197

TOTAL 8,990 13,142

Table 10. Product Data for Drawer dresser that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF DRAWER DRESSER LE

NG

TH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 93 38,4 1,8 6428,16 0,7 4499,7 4,499 2 8,999

Top Shelf 78 43 1,8 6037,2 0,7 4226,0 4,226 1 4,226

Bottom Panel 70,4 43 1,8 5448,96 0,7 3814,2 3,814 1 3,814

Back Panel 99,2 78 1,8 13927,68 0,7 9749,3 9,749 1 9,749

Front Leg Stile 99,2 4 1,8 714,24 0,7 499,9 0,499 2 0,999

Drawer Front 70 21,5 1,8 2709 0,7 1896,3 1,896 4 7,585

Drawer Back 64 11 1,4 985,6 0,7 689,9 0,689 4 2,759

Drawer Sides 34 11 1,4 523,6 0,7 366,5 0,366 8 2,932

Drawer Bottom 65,2 12,2 1,4 1113,616 0,7 779,5 0,779 4 3,118

Top Rail 70 4 1,8 504 0,7 352,8 0,352 1 0,352

Bottom Rail 70 3 1,8 378 0,7 264,6 0,264 1 0,264

TOTAL 27,139 44,801

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Table 11. Product Data for Drawer dresser that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF DRAWER DRESSER LE

NG

TH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 93 38,4 1,8 6428,16 0,6 3856,8 3,856 2 7,713

Top Shelf 78 43 1,8 6037,2 0,6 3622,3 3,62 1 3,622

Bottom Panel 70,4 43 1,8 5448,96 0,6 3269,3 3,269 1 3,269

Back Panel 99,2 78 1,8 13927,68 0,6 8356,6 8,356 1 8,356

Front Leg Stile 99,2 4 1,8 714,24 0,6 428,5 0,428 2 0,857

Drawer Front 70 21,5 1,8 2709 0,6 1625,4 1,625 4 6,501

Drawer Back 64 11 1,4 985,6 0,6 591,3 0,591 4 2,365

Drawer Sides 34 11 1,4 523,6 0,6 314,1 0,314 8 2,513

Drawer Bottom 65,2 12,2 1,4 1113,616 0,6 668,1 0,668 4 2,672

Top Rail 70 4 1,8 504 0,6 302,4 0,302 1 0,302

Bottom Rail 70 3 1,8 378 0,6 226,8 0,226 1 0,226

TOTAL 23,262 38,401

Table 12. Product Data for Drawer dresser that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF DRAWER DRESSER LE

NG

TH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 93 38,4 1,8 6428,16 0,5 3214 3,214 2 6,428

Top Shelf 78 43 1,8 6037,2 0,5 3018,6 3,018 1 3,018

Bottom Panel 70,4 43 1,8 5448,96 0,5 2724,4 2,724 1 2,724

Back Panel 99,2 78 1,8 13927,68 0,5 6963,8 6,963 1 6,963

Front Leg Stile 99,2 4 1,8 714,24 0,5 357,1 0,357 2 0,714

Drawer Front 70 21,5 1,8 2709 0,5 1354,5 1,354 4 5,418

Drawer Back 64 11 1,4 985,6 0,5 492,8 0,492 4 1,971

Drawer Sides 34 11 1,4 523,6 0,5 261,8 0,261 8 2,094

Drawer Bottom 65,2 12,2 1,4 1113,616 0,5 556,8 0,556 4 2,227

Top Rail 70 4 1,8 504 0,5 252 0,252 1 0,252

Bottom Rail 70 3 1,8 378 0,5 189 0,189 1 0,189

TOTAL 19,385 32,001

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Table 13. Product Data for Makeup Table that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF MAKEUP TABLE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 70,2 43,2 1,8 5458,752 0,7 3821,1 3,821 2 7,642

Top Panel 72 45 1,8 5832 0,7 4082,4 4,082 1 4,082

Side Panels (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,7 1814,4 1,814 2 3,628

Seat (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,7 1814,4 1,814 1 1,814

Bottom Shelf (Pouf) 36,4 36 1,8 2358,72 0,7 1651,1 1,651 1 1,651

Drawer Front 72 20 1,8 2592 0,7 1814,4 1,8144 1 1,8144

Drawer Back 66 14 1,4 1293,6 0,7 905,5 0,905 1 0,905

Drawer Sides 41,2 14 1,4 807,52 0,7 565,2 0,565 2 1,130

Drawer Bottom 67,4 40,8 1,4 3849,888 0,7 2694,9 2,694 1 2,694

Back Panel 71 60 1,8 7668 0,7 5367,6 5,367 1 5,367

Shelves 22 12,7 1,8 502,92 0,7 352 0,352 3 1,056

Right Side Panel 71 14,5 1,8 1853,1 0,7 1297,1 1,297 1 1,297

TOTAL 26,180 33,085

Table 14. Product Data for Makeup Table that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF MAKEUP TABLE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 70,2 43,2 1,8 5458,752 0,6 3275,2 3,275 2 6,550

Top Panel 72 45 1,8 5832 0,6 3499,2 3,499 1 3,499

Side Panels (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,6 1555,2 1,555 2 3,110

Seat (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,6 1555,2 1,555 1 1,555

Bottom Shelf (Pouf) 36,4 36 1,8 2358,72 0,6 1415,2 1,415 1 1,415

Drawer Front 72 20 1,8 2592 0,6 1555,2 1,555 1 1,555

Drawer Back 66 14 1,4 1293,6 0,6 776,1 0,776 1 0,776

Drawer Sides 41,2 14 1,4 807,52 0,6 484,5 0,484 2 0,969

Drawer Bottom 67,4 40,8 1,4 3849,888 0,6 2309,9 2,309 1 2,309

Back Panel 71 60 1,8 7668 0,6 4600,8 4,600 1 4,600

Shelves 22 12,7 1,8 502,92 0,6 301,7 0,301 3 0,905

Right Side Panel 71 14,5 1,8 1853,1 0,6 1111,8 1,111 1 1,111

TOTAL 22,440 28,358

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Table 15. Product Data for Makeup Table that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF MAKEUP TABLE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 70,2 43,2 1,8 5458,752 0,5 2729,3 2,729 2 5,458

Top Panel 72 45 1,8 5832 0,5 2916 2,916 1 2,916

Side Panels (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,5 1296 1,296 2 2,592

Seat (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,5 1296 1,296 1 1,296

Bottom Shelf (Pouf) 36,4 36 1,8 2358,72 0,5 1179,3 1,179 1 1,179

Drawer Front 72 20 1,8 2592 0,5 1296 1,296 1 1,296

Drawer Back 66 14 1,4 1293,6 0,5 646,8 0,646 1 0,646

Drawer Sides 41,2 14 1,4 807,52 0,5 403,7 0,403 2 0,807

Drawer Bottom 67,4 40,8 1,4 3849,888 0,5 1924,9 1,924 1 1,924

Back Panel 71 60 1,8 7668 0,5 3834 3,834 1 3,834

Shelves 22 12,7 1,8 502,92 0,5 251,4 0,251 3 0,754

Right Side Panel 71 14,5 1,8 1853,1 0,5 926,5 0,926 1 0,926

TOTAL 18,700 23,632

BEDROOM 2

Table 16. Product Data for Wardrobe that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF WARDROBE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 39 60 1,8 4212 0,7 2948,4 2,948 5 14,742

Shelves 96,2 60 1,8 10389,6 0,7 7272,7 7,272 2 14,545

Mid Stile 30 60 1,8 3240 0,7 2268 2,268 2 4,536

Side Panels 238,2 60 1,8 25725,6 0,7 18007,9 18,007 2 36,015

Mid Panel 236,4 60 1,8 25531,2 0,7 17871,8 17,871 1 17,871

Bottom Panel 136,4 60 1,8 14731,2 0,7 10311,8 10,311 1 10,311

Top Panel 140 60 1,8 15120 0,7 10584 10,584 1 10,584

Back Panel (total) 240 140 0,6 20160 0,7 14112 14,112 1 14,112

Front Door (total) 240 140 1,8 60480 0,7 42336 42,336 1 42,336

TOTAL 125,712 165,055

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Table 17. Product Data for Wardrobe that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF WARDROBE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 39 60 1,8 4212 0,6 2527,2 2,527 5 12,636

Shelves 96,2 60 1,8 10389,6 0,6 6233,7 6,233 2 12,467

Mid Stile 30 60 1,8 3240 0,6 1944 1,944 2 3,888

Side Panels 238,2 60 1,8 25725,6 0,6 15435,3 15,435 2 30,870

Mid Panel 236,4 60 1,8 25531,2 0,6 15318,7 15,318 1 15,318

Bottom Panel 136,4 60 1,8 14731,2 0,6 8838,7 8,838 1 8,838

Top Panel 140 60 1,8 15120 0,6 9072 9,072 1 9,072

Back Panel (total) 240 140 0,6 20160 0,6 12096 12,096 1 12,096

Front Door (total) 240 140 1,8 60480 0,6 36288 36,288 1 36,288

TOTAL 107,753 141,475

Table 18. Product Data for Wardrobe that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF WARDROBE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 39 60 1,8 4212 0,5 2106 2,106 5 10,53

Shelves 96,2 60 1,8 10389,6 0,5 5194,8 5,194 2 10,389

Mid Stile 30 60 1,8 3240 0,5 1620 1,62 2 3,24

Side Panels 238,2 60 1,8 25725,6 0,5 12862,8 12,862 2 25,725

Mid Panel 236,4 60 1,8 25531,2 0,5 12765,6 12,765 1 12,765

Bottom Panel 136,4 60 1,8 14731,2 0,5 7365,6 7,365 1 7,365

Top Panel 140 60 1,8 15120 0,5 7560 7,56 1 7,56

Back Panel (total) 240 140 0,6 20160 0,5 10080 10,08 1 10,08

Front Door (total) 240 140 1,8 60480 0,5 30240 30,24 1 30,24

TOTAL 89,794 117,896

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Table 19. Product Data for Bed that Designed Using Completely MDF (Alternative

-1)

PARTS OF BED

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Legs 48,5 10 2,5 1212,5 0,7 848,7 0,848 4 3,395

Cross Rail 90 5,3 1,6 763,2 0,7 534,2 0,534 12 6,410

Side Panel 201 10 2,5 5025 0,7 3517,5 3,517 2 7,035

Front Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,7 1365 1,365 2 2,73

Back Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,7 1365 1,365 2 2,73

Stile 201 20 3 12060 0,7 8442 8,442 2 16,884

TOTAL 16,072 39,184

Table 20. Product Data for Bed that Designed Using Completely Particleboard

(Alternative -2)

PARTS OF BED

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Legs 48,5 10 2,5 1212,5 0,6 727,5 0,727 4 2,91

Cross Rail 90 5,3 1,6 763,2 0,6 457,9 0,457 12 5,495

Side Panel 201 10 2,5 5025 0,6 3015 3,015 2 6,03

Front Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,6 1170 1,17 2 2,34

Back Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,6 1170 1,17 2 2,34

Stile 201 20 3 12060 0,6 7236 7,236 2 14,472

TOTAL 13,776 33,587

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Table 21. Product Data for Bed that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF BED

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Legs 48,5 10 2,5 1212,5 0,5 606,2 0,606 4 2,425

Cross Rail 90 5,3 1,6 763,2 0,5 381,6 0,381 12 4,579

Side Panel 201 10 2,5 5025 0,5 2512,5 2,512 2 5,025

Front Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,5 975 0,975 2 1,95

Back Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,5 975 0,975 2 1,95

Stile 201 20 3 12060 0,5 6030 6,03 2 12,06

TOTAL 11,480 27,989

Table 22. Product Data for Makeup Table that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF MAKEUP TABLE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Legs 77,4 4 2 619,2 0,7 433,4 0,433 4 1,733

Top Shelf 76,3 47,3 1,8 6496,182 0,7 4547,3 4,547 1 4,547

Bottom Shelf 72,3 47,3 1,8 6155,622 0,7 4308,9 4,308 1 4,308

Strip 47,3 10 1,8 851,4 0,7 595,9 0,595 3 1,787

Side Panels (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,7 1814,4 1,814 2 3,628

Seat (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,7 1814,4 1,814 1 1,814

Bottom Shelf (Pouf) 36,4 36 1,8 2358,72 0,7 1651,1 1,651 1 1,6511

Drawer Front 45,1 10 1,8 811,8 0,7 568,2 0,568 1 0,568

Drawer Back 45,1 8,6 1,4 543,004 0,7 380,1 0,380 1 0,380

Drawer Sides 32,5 8,6 1,4 391,3 0,7 273,9 0,273 2 0,547

Drawer Bottom 42,9 30,1 1,4 1807,806 0,7 1265,4 1,265 1 1,265

TOTAL 17,653 22,233

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Table 23. Product Data for Makeup Table that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF MAKEUP TABLE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Legs 77,4 4 2 619,2 0,6 371,5 0,371 4 1,486

Top Shelf 76,3 47,3 1,8 6496,182 0,6 3897,7 3,897 1 3,897

Bottom Shelf 72,3 47,3 1,8 6155,622 0,6 3693,3 3,693 1 3,693

Strip 47,3 10 1,8 851,4 0,6 510,8 0,510 3 1,532

Side Panels (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,6 1555,2 1,555 2 3,110

Seat (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,6 1555,2 1,555 1 1,555

Bottom Shelf (Pouf) 36,4 36 1,8 2358,72 0,6 1415,2 1,415 1 1,415

Drawer Front 45,1 10 1,8 811,8 0,6 487 0,487 1 0,487

Drawer Back 45,1 8,6 1,4 543,004 0,6 325,8 0,325 1 0,325

Drawer Sides 32,5 8,6 1,4 391,3 0,6 234,7 0,234 2 0,469

Drawer Bottom 42,9 30,1 1,4 1807,806 0,6 1084,6 1,084 1 1,084

TOTAL 15,131 19,057

Table 24. Product Data for Makeup Table that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF MAKEUP TABLE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Legs 77,4 4 2 619,2 0,5 309,6 0,309 4 1,238

Top Shelf 76,3 47,3 1,8 6496,182 0,5 3248 3,248 1 3,248

Bottom Shelf 72,3 47,3 1,8 6155,622 0,5 3077,8 3,077 1 3,077

Strip 47,3 10 1,8 851,4 0,5 425,7 0,425 3 1,277

Side Panels (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,5 1296 1,296 2 2,592

Seat (Pouf) 40 36 1,8 2592 0,5 1296 1,296 1 1,296

Bottom Shelf (Pouf) 36,4 36 1,8 2358,72 0,5 1179,3 1,179 1 1,179

Drawer Front 45,1 10 1,8 811,8 0,5 405,9 0,405 1 0,405

Drawer Back 45,1 8,6 1,4 543,004 0,5 271,5 0,271 1 0,271

Drawer Sides 32,5 8,6 1,4 391,3 0,5 195,6 0,195 2 0,391

Drawer Bottom 42,9 30,1 1,4 1807,806 0,5 903,9 0,903 1 0,903

TOTAL 12,609 15,881

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Table 25. Product Data for Study Table that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF STUDY TABLE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,7 4665 4,665 2 9,33

Upper Panel 120 73 1,8 15768 0,7 11037,6 11,037 1 11,037

Top Panel 116,4 22 1,8 4609,44 0,7 3226,6 3,226 2 6,453

Shelves 28,2 22 1,8 1116,72 0,7 781,7 0,781 2 1,563

Cabinet Door - Top 56,4 36 1,8 3654,72 0,7 2558,3 2,558 1 2,558

Cabinet Door -Bottom 56 40 1,8 4032 0,7 2822,4 2,822 1 2,822

Studs (small) 36 22 1,8 1425,6 0,7 997,9 0,997 2 1,995

Studs Bottom 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,7 4665 4,665 1 4,665

Back Panel 120 86,3 1,4 14498,4 0,7 10148,8 10,148 1 10,148

Back Rail 116,4 30 1,8 6285,6 0,7 4399,9 4,399 1 4,399

TOTAL 45,303 54,974

Table 26. Product Data for Study Table that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF STUDY TABLE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,6 3998,5 3,998 2 7,997

Upper Panel 120 73 1,8 15768 0,6 9460,8 9,460 1 9,460

Top Panel 116,4 22 1,8 4609,44 0,6 2765,6 2,765 2 5,531

Shelves 28,2 22 1,8 1116,72 0,6 670 0,67 2 1,34

Cabinet Door - Top 56,4 36 1,8 3654,72 0,6 2192,8 2,192 1 2,192

Cabinet Door -Bottom 56 40 1,8 4032 0,6 2419,2 2,419 1 2,419

Studs (small) 36 22 1,8 1425,6 0,6 855,3 0,855 2 1,71

Studs Bottom 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,6 3998,5 3,998 1 3,998

Back Panel 120 86,3 1,4 14498,4 0,6 8699 8,699 1 8,699

Back Rail 116,4 30 1,8 6285,6 0,6 3771,3 3,771 1 3,771

TOTAL 38,831 47,121

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Table 27. Product Data for Study Table that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF STUDY TABLE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,5 3332,1 3,332 2 6,664

Upper Panel 120 73 1,8 15768 0,5 7884 7,884 1 7,884

Top Panel 116,4 22 1,8 4609,44 0,5 2304,7 2,304 2 4,609

Shelves 28,2 22 1,8 1116,72 0,5 558,3 0,558 2 1,116

Cabinet Door - Top 56,4 36 1,8 3654,72 0,5 1827,3 1,827 1 1,827

Cabinet Door -Bottom 56 40 1,8 4032 0,5 2016 2,016 1 2,016

Studs (small) 36 22 1,8 1425,6 0,5 712,8 0,712 2 1,425

Studs Bottom 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,5 3332,1 3,332 1 3,332

Back Panel 120 86,3 1,4 14498,4 0,5 7249,2 7,249 1 7,249

Back Rail 116,4 30 1,8 6285,6 0,5 3142,8 3,142 1 3,142

TOTAL 32,359 39,267

Table 28. Product Data for Bedside that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF BEDSIDE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH

or

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side 52,2 37,7 1,8 3542,292 0,7 2479,6 2,479 2 4,959

Shelf 38 37 1,8 2530,8 0,7 1771,5 1,771 1 1,771

Top Shelf 51,5 39,5 1,8 3661,65 0,7 2563,1 2,563 1 2,563

Back Panel 54 41,6 1,8 4043,52 0,7 2830,4 2,83 1 2,83

Stile 52,2 6,75 1,8 634,23 0,7 443,9 0,443 2 0,887

Rail 38 6,2 1,8 424,08 0,7 296,8 0,296 1 0,296

Drawer Front 38 14,5 1,8 991,8 0,7 694,2 0,694 2 1,388

Drawer Back 33 10 1,4 462 0,7 323,4 0,323 2 0,646

Drawer Sides 35,2 10 1,4 492,8 0,7 344,9 0,344 4 1,379

Drawer Bottom 34,2 35 1 1197 0,7 837,9 0,837 2 1,675

TOTAL 12,586 18,400

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Table 29. Product Data for Bedside that Designed Using Completely Particleboard

(Alternative -2)

PARTS OF BEDSIDE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH

or

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side 52,2 37,7 1,8 3542,292 0,6 2125,3 2,125 2 4,25

Shelf 38 37 1,8 2530,8 0,6 1518,4 1,518 1 1,518

Top Shelf 51,5 39,5 1,8 3661,65 0,6 2196,9 2,196 1 2,196

Back Panel 54 41,6 1,8 4043,52 0,6 2426,1 2,426 1 2,426

Stile 52,2 6,75 1,8 634,23 0,6 380,5 0,38 2 0,761

Rail 38 6,2 1,8 424,08 0,6 254,4 0,254 1 0,254

Drawer Front 38 14,5 1,8 991,8 0,6 595 0,595 2 1,19

Drawer Back 33 10 1,4 462 0,6 277,2 0,277 2 0,554

Drawer Sides 35,2 10 1,4 492,8 0,6 295,6 0,295 4 1,182

Drawer Bottom 34,2 35 1 1197 0,6 718,2 0,718 2 1,436

TOTAL 10,788 15,771

Table 30. Product Data for Bedside that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF BEDSIDE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH

or

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side 52,2 37,7 1,8 3542,292 0,5 1771,1 1,771 2 3,542

Shelf 38 37 1,8 2530,8 0,5 1265,4 1,265 1 1,265

Top Shelf 51,5 39,5 1,8 3661,65 0,5 1830,8 1,83 1 1,83

Back Panel 54 41,6 1,8 4043,52 0,5 2021,7 2,021 1 2,021

Stile 52,2 6,75 1,8 634,23 0,5 317,1 0,317 2 0,634

Rail 38 6,2 1,8 424,08 0,5 212 0,212 1 0,212

Drawer Front 38 14,5 1,8 991,8 0,5 495,9 0,495 2 0,991

Drawer Back 33 10 1,4 462 0,5 231 0,231 2 0,462

Drawer Sides 35,2 10 1,4 492,8 0,5 246,4 0,246 4 0,985

Drawer Bottom 34,2 35 1 1197 0,5 598,5 0,598 2 1,197

TOTAL 8,990 13,142

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BEDROOM 3

Table 31. Product Data for Wardrobe that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF WARDROBE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 39 60 1,8 4212 0,7 2948,4 2,948 5 14,742

Shelves 96,2 60 1,8 10389,6 0,7 7272,7 7,272 2 14,545

Mid Stile 30 60 1,8 3240 0,7 2268 2,268 2 4,536

Side Panels 238,2 60 1,8 25725,6 0,7 18007,9 18,007 2 36,015

Mid Panel 236,4 60 1,8 25531,2 0,7 17871,8 17,871 1 17,871

Bottom Panel 136,4 60 1,8 14731,2 0,7 10311,8 10,311 1 10,311

Top Panel 140 60 1,8 15120 0,7 10584 10,584 1 10,584

Back Panel (total) 240 140 0,6 20160 0,7 14112 14,112 1 14,112

Front Door (total) 240 140 1,8 60480 0,7 42336 42,336 1 42,336

TOTAL 125,712 165,055

Table 32. Product Data for Wardrobe that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF WARDROBE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 39 60 1,8 4212 0,6 2527,2 2,527 5 12,636

Shelves 96,2 60 1,8 10389,6 0,6 6233,7 6,233 2 12,467

Mid Stile 30 60 1,8 3240 0,6 1944 1,944 2 3,888

Side Panels 238,2 60 1,8 25725,6 0,6 15435,3 15,435 2 30,87

Mid Panel 236,4 60 1,8 25531,2 0,6 15318,7 15,318 1 15,318

Bottom Panel 136,4 60 1,8 14731,2 0,6 8838,7 8,838 1 8,838

Top Panel 140 60 1,8 15120 0,6 9072 9,072 1 9,072

Back Panel (total) 240 140 0,6 20160 0,6 12096 12,096 1 12,096

Front Door (total) 240 140 1,8 60480 0,6 36288 36,288 1 36,288

TOTAL 107,753 141,475

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Table 33. Product Data for Wardrobe that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF WARDROBE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 39 60 1,8 4212 0,5 2106 2,106 5 10,53

Shelves 96,2 60 1,8 10389,6 0,5 5194,8 5,194 2 10,389

Mid Stile 30 60 1,8 3240 0,5 1620 1,62 2 3,24

Side Panels 238,2 60 1,8 25725,6 0,5 12862,8 12,862 2 25,725

Mid Panel 236,4 60 1,8 25531,2 0,5 12765,6 12,765 1 12,765

Bottom Panel 136,4 60 1,8 14731,2 0,5 7365,6 7,365 1 7,365

Top Panel 140 60 1,8 15120 0,5 7560 7,56 1 7,56

Back Panel (total) 240 140 0,6 20160 0,5 10080 10,08 1 10,08

Front Door (total) 240 140 1,8 60480 0,5 30240 30,24 1 30,24

TOTAL 89,794 117,896

Table 34. Product Data for Bed that Designed Using Completely MDF (Alternative

-1)

PARTS OF BED

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Legs 48,5 10 2,5 1212,5 0,7 848,7 0,848 4 3,395

Cross Rail 90 5,3 1,6 763,2 0,7 534,2 0,534 12 6,41

Side Panel 201 10 2,5 5025 0,7 3517,5 3,517 2 7,035

Front Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,7 1365 1,365 2 2,73

Back Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,7 1365 1,365 2 2,73

Stile 201 20 3 12060 0,7 8442 8,442 2 16,884

TOTAL 16,072 39,184

Table 35. Product Data for Bed that Designed Using Completely Particleboard

(Alternative -2)

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PARTS OF BED

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Legs 48,5 10 2,5 1212,5 0,6 727,5 0,727 4 2,91

Cross Rail 90 5,3 1,6 763,2 0,6 457,9 0,457 12 5,495

Side Panel 201 10 2,5 5025 0,6 3015 3,015 2 6,03

Front Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,6 1170 1,17 2 2,34

Back Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,6 1170 1,17 2 2,34

Stile 201 20 3 12060 0,6 7236 7,236 2 14,472

TOTAL 13,776 33,587

Table 36. Product Data for Bed that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF BED

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Legs 48,5 10 2,5 1212,5 0,5 606,2 0,606 4 2,425

Cross Rail 90 5,3 1,6 763,2 0,5 381,6 0,381 12 4,579

Side Panel 201 10 2,5 5025 0,5 2512,5 2,512 2 5,025

Front Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,5 975 0,975 2 1,95

Back Panel 78 10 2,5 1950 0,5 975 0,975 2 1,95

Stile 201 20 3 12060 0,5 6030 6,03 2 12,06

TOTAL 11,480 27,989

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Table 37. Product Data for Study Table that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF STUDY TABLE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,7 4665 4,665 2 9,33

Upper Panel 120 73 1,8 15768 0,7 11037,6 11,037 1 11,037

Top Panel 116,4 22 1,8 4609,44 0,7 3226,6 3,226 2 6,453

Shelves 28,2 22 1,8 1116,72 0,7 781,7 0,781 2 1,563

Cabinet Door - Top 56,4 36 1,8 3654,72 0,7 2558,3 2,558 1 2,558

Cabinet Door -Bottom 56 40 1,8 4032 0,7 2822,4 2,822 1 2,822

Studs (small) 36 22 1,8 1425,6 0,7 997,9 0,997 2 1,995

Studs Bottom 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,7 4665 4,665 1 4,665

Back Panel 120 86,3 1,4 14498,4 0,7 10148,8 10,148 1 10,148

Back Rail 116,4 30 1,8 6285,6 0,7 4399,9 4,399 1 4,399

TOTAL 45,303 54,974

Table 38. Product Data for Study Table that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF STUDY TABLE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,6 3998,5 3,998 2 7,997

Upper Panel 120 73 1,8 15768 0,6 9460,8 9,46 1 9,46

Top Panel 116,4 22 1,8 4609,44 0,6 2765,6 2,765 2 5,531

Shelves 28,2 22 1,8 1116,72 0,6 670 0,67 2 1,34

Cabinet Door - Top 56,4 36 1,8 3654,72 0,6 2192,8 2,192 1 2,192

Cabinet Door -Bottom 56 40 1,8 4032 0,6 2419,2 2,419 1 2,419

Studs (small) 36 22 1,8 1425,6 0,6 855,3 0,855 2 1,71

Studs Bottom 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,6 3998,5 3,998 1 3,998

Back Panel 120 86,3 1,4 14498,4 0,6 8699 8,699 1 8,699

Back Rail 116,4 30 1,8 6285,6 0,6 3771,36 3,771 1 3,771

TOTAL 38,831 47,121

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Table 39. Product Data for Study Table that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF STUDY TABLE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,5 3332,1 3,332 2 6,664

Upper Panel 120 73 1,8 15768 0,5 7884 7,884 1 7,884

Top Panel 116,4 22 1,8 4609,44 0,5 2304,7 2,304 2 4,609

Shelves 28,2 22 1,8 1116,72 0,5 558,3 0,558 2 1,116

Cabinet Door - Top 56,4 36 1,8 3654,72 0,5 1827,3 1,827 1 1,827

Cabinet Door -Bottom 56 40 1,8 4032 0,5 2016 2,016 1 2,016

Studs (small) 36 22 1,8 1425,6 0,5 712,8 0,712 2 1,425

Studs Bottom 71,2 52 1,8 6664,32 0,5 3332,1 3,332 1 3,332

Back Panel 120 86,3 1,4 14498,4 0,5 7249,2 7,249 1 7,249

Back Rail 116,4 30 1,8 6285,6 0,5 3142,8 3,142 1 3,142

TOTAL 32,359 39,267

Table 40. Product Data for Bedside that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF BEDSIDE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH

or

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side 52,2 37,7 1,8 3542,292 0,7 2479,6 2,479 2 4,959

Shelf 38 37 1,8 2530,8 0,7 1771,5 1,771 1 1,771

Top Shelf 51,5 39,5 1,8 3661,65 0,7 2563,1 2,563 1 2,563

Back Panel 54 41,6 1,8 4043,52 0,7 2830,4 2,83 1 2,83

Stile 52,2 6,75 1,8 634,23 0,7 443,9 0,443 2 0,887

Rail 38 6,2 1,8 424,08 0,7 296,8 0,296 1 0,296

Drawer Front 38 14,5 1,8 991,8 0,7 694,2 0,694 2 1,388

Drawer Back 33 10 1,4 462 0,7 323,4 0,323 2 0,646

Drawer Sides 35,2 10 1,4 492,8 0,7 344,9 0,344 4 1,379

Drawer Bottom 34,2 35 1 1197 0,7 837,9 0,837 2 1,675

TOTAL 12,586 18,400

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Table 41. Product Data for Bedside that Designed Using Completely Particleboard

(Alternative -2)

PARTS OF BEDSIDE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH

or

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side 52,2 37,7 1,8 3542,292 0,6 2125,3 2,125 2 4,25

Shelf 38 37 1,8 2530,8 0,6 1518,4 1,518 1 1,518

Top Shelf 51,5 39,5 1,8 3661,65 0,6 2196,9 2,196 1 2,196

Back Panel 54 41,6 1,8 4043,52 0,6 2426,1 2,426 1 2,426

Stile 52,2 6,75 1,8 634,23 0,6 380,5 0,38 2 0,761

Rail 38 6,2 1,8 424,08 0,6 254,4 0,254 1 0,254

Drawer Front 38 14,5 1,8 991,8 0,6 595 0,595 2 1,19

Drawer Back 33 10 1,4 462 0,6 277,2 0,277 2 0,554

Drawer Sides 35,2 10 1,4 492,8 0,6 295,6 0,295 4 1,182

Drawer Bottom 34,2 35 1 1197 0,6 718,2 0,718 2 1,436

TOTAL 10,788 15,771

Table 42. Product Data for Bedside that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF BEDSIDE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH

or

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side 52,2 37,7 1,8 3542,292 0,5 1771,1 1,771 2 3,542

Shelf 38 37 1,8 2530,8 0,5 1265,4 1,265 1 1,265

Top Shelf 51,5 39,5 1,8 3661,65 0,5 1830,8 1,83 1 1,83

Back Panel 54 41,6 1,8 4043,52 0,5 2021,7 2,021 1 2,021

Stile 52,2 6,75 1,8 634,23 0,5 317,1 0,317 2 0,634

Rail 38 6,2 1,8 424,08 0,5 212 0,212 1 0,212

Drawer Front 38 14,5 1,8 991,8 0,5 495,9 0,495 2 0,991

Drawer Back 33 10 1,4 462 0,5 231 0,231 2 0,462

Drawer Sides 35,2 10 1,4 492,8 0,5 246,4 0,246 4 0,985

Drawer Bottom 34,2 35 1 1197 0,5 598,5 0,598 2 1,197

TOTAL 8,990 13,142

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LIVING ROOM

Table 43. Product Data for TV Wall Unit that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF TV WALL UNIT

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 30 29,5 1,8 1593 0,7 1115,1 1,115 4 4,46

Cabinet Door 60 29,5 1,8 3186 0,7 2230,2 2,23 1 2,23

Back Panel- Vertical 115 30 1,8 6210 0,7 4347 4,347 1 4,347

Back Panel- Horizontal 110 30 1,8 5940 0,7 4158 4,158 1 4,158

Side Panel 25,9 29,5 1,8 1375,29 0,7 962,7 0,962 2 1,925

Top Panel 110 29,5 1,8 5841 0,7 4088,7 4,088 1 4,088

Bottom Panel 110 29,5 1,8 5841 0,7 4088,7 4,088 1 4,088

Toe Kick 30 6 1,8 324 0,7 226,8 0,226 1 0,226

TOTAL 21,217 25,525

Table 44. Product Data for TV Wall Unit that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF TV WALL UNIT

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 30 29,5 1,8 1593 0,6 955,8 0,955 4 3,823

Cabinet Door 60 29,5 1,8 3186 0,6 1911,6 1,911 1 1,911

Back Panel- Vertical 115 30 1,8 6210 0,6 3726 3,726 1 3,726

Back Panel- Horizontal 110 30 1,8 5940 0,6 3564 3,564 1 3,564

Side Panel 25,9 29,5 1,8 1375,29 0,6 825,1 0,825 2 1,65

Top Panel 110 29,5 1,8 5841 0,6 3504,6 3,504 1 3,504

Bottom Panel 110 29,5 1,8 5841 0,6 3504,6 3,504 1 3,504

Toe Kick 30 6 1,8 324 0,6 194,4 0,194 1 0,194

TOTAL 18,186 21,878

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Table 45. Product Data for TV Wall Unit that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF TV WALL UNIT

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 30 29,5 1,8 1593 0,5 796,5 0,796 4 3,186

Cabinet Door 60 29,5 1,8 3186 0,5 1593 1,593 1 1,593

Back Panel- Vertical 115 30 1,8 6210 0,5 3105 3,105 1 3,105

Back Panel- Horizontal 110 30 1,8 5940 0,5 2970 2,97 1 2,97

Side Panel 25,9 29,5 1,8 1375,29 0,5 687,6 0,687 2 1,375

Top Panel 110 29,5 1,8 5841 0,5 2920,5 2,92 1 2,92

Bottom Panel 110 29,5 1,8 5841 0,5 2920,5 2,92 1 2,92

Toe Kick 30 6 1,8 324 0,5 162 0,162 1 0,162

TOTAL 15,155 18,232

Table 46. Product Data for Bookcase that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF BOOKCASE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 33,6 39 1,8 2358,72 0,7 1651,1 1,651 9 14,859

Side Panels 141 39 3 16497 0,7 11547,9 11,547 2 23,095

Top Panel 112 39 3 13104 0,7 9172,8 9,172 1 9,172

Bottom Panel 112 39 3 13104 0,7 9172,8 9,172 1 9,172

Stud 141 39 1,8 9898,2 0,7 6928,7 6,928 2 13,857

Back Panel 147 112 1,8 29635,2 0,7 20744,6 20,744 1 20,744

TOTAL 59,217 90,903

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Table 47. Product Data for Bookcase that Designed Using Completely Particleboard

(Alternative -2)

PARTS OF BOOKCASE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 33,6 39 1,8 2358,72 0,6 1415,2 1,415 9 12,737

Side Panels 141 39 3 16497 0,6 9898,2 9,898 2 19,796

Top Panel 112 39 3 13104 0,6 7862,4 7,862 1 7,862

Bottom Panel 112 39 3 13104 0,6 7862,4 7,862 1 7,862

Stud 141 39 1,8 9898,2 0,6 5938,9 5,938 2 11,877

Back Panel 147 112 1,8 29635,2 0,6 17781,1 17,781 1 17,781

TOTAL 50,758 77,917

Table 48. Product Data for Bookcase that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF BOOKCASE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelves 33,6 39 1,8 2358,72 0,5 1179,3 1,179 9 10,614

Side Panels 141 39 3 16497 0,5 8248,5 8,248 2 16,497

Top Panel 112 39 3 13104 0,5 6552 6,552 1 6,552

Bottom Panel 112 39 3 13104 0,5 6552 6,552 1 6,552

Stud 141 39 1,8 9898,2 0,5 4949,1 4,949 2 9,898

Back Panel 147 112 1,8 29635,2 0,5 14817,6 14,817 1 14,817

TOTAL 42,298 64,931

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Table 49. Product Data for Coffee Table that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF COFFEE TABLE LE

NG

TH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Top Shelf 118 78 3 27612 0,7 19328,4 19,328 1 19,328

Open Shelf 116 72 1,8 15033,6 0,7 10523,5 10,523 1 10,523

Legs 42 3 3 378 0,7 264,6 0,264 4 1,058

TOTAL 30,116 30,910

Table 50. Product Data for Coffee Table that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF COFFEE TABLE

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Top Shelf 118 78 3 27612 0,6 16567,2 16,567 1 16,567

Open Shelf 116 72 1,8 15033,6 0,6 9020,1 9,02 1 9,02

Legs 42 3 3 378 0,6 226,8 0,226 4 0,907

TOTAL 25,814 26,494

Table 51. Product Data for Coffee Table that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF COFFEE TABLE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Top Shelf 118 78 3 27612 0,5 13806 13,806 1 13,806

Open Shelf 116 72 1,8 15033,6 0,5 7516,8 7,516 1 7,516

Legs 42 3 3 378 0,5 189 0,189 4 0,756

TOTAL 21,511 22,078

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Table 52. Product Data for Nesting Table that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF NESTING

TABLE LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelf (1) 60 40 1,8 4320 0,7 3024 3,024 1 3,024

Shelf (2) 48 36 1,8 3110,4 0,7 2177,2 2,177 1 2,177

Shelf (3) 36 32 1,8 2073,6 0,7 1451,5 1,451 1 1,451

Legs (1) 51,5 3 3 463,5 0,7 324,4 0,324 4 1,297

Legs (2) 46,5 3 3 418,5 0,7 292,9 0,292 4 1,171

Legs (3) 42 3 3 378 0,7 264,6 0,264 4 1,058

TOTAL 7,534 10,180

Table 53. Product Data for Nesting Table that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF NESTING

TABLE LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelf (1) 60 40 1,8 4320 0,6 2592 2,592 1 2,592

Shelf (2) 48 36 1,8 3110,4 0,6 1866,2 1,866 1 1,866

Shelf (3) 36 32 1,8 2073,6 0,6 1244,1 1,244 1 1,244

Legs (1) 51,5 3 3 463,5 0,6 278,1 0,278 4 1,112

Legs (2) 46,5 3 3 418,5 0,6 251,1 0,251 4 1,004

Legs (3) 42 3 3 378 0,6 226,8 0,226 4 0,907

TOTAL 6,458 8,726

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Table 54. Product Data for Nesting Table that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF NESTING

TABLE LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Shelf (1) 60 40 1,8 4320 0,5 2160 2,16 1 2,16

Shelf (2) 48 36 1,8 3110,4 0,5 1555,2 1,555 1 1,555

Shelf (3) 36 32 1,8 2073,6 0,5 1036,8 1,036 1 1,036

Legs (1) 51,5 3 3 463,5 0,5 231,7 0,231 4 0,927

Legs (2) 46,5 3 3 418,5 0,5 209,2 0,209 4 0,837

Legs (3) 42 3 3 378 0,5 189 0,189 4 0,756

TOTAL 5,382 7,272

Table 55. Product Data for Breakfront that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF BREAKFRONT

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 121,2 35 1,8 7635,6 0,7 5344,9 5,344 2 10,689

Top Panel 81 35 1,8 5103 0,7 3572,1 3,572 1 3,572

Bottom Panel 77,4 35 1,8 4876,2 0,7 3413,3 3,413 1 3,413

Back Panel 120,6 78,6 1,2 11374,99 0,7 7962,4 7,962 1 7,962

Shelves 77,4 31,8 1,8 4430,376 0,7 3101,2 3,101 3 9,303

Stile 119,4 8 1,8 1719,36 0,7 1203,5 1,203 4 4,814

Top Rail 22,7 8 1,8 326,88 0,7 228,8 0,228 2 0,457

Mid Rail 22,7 8 1,8 326,88 0,7 228,8 0,228 2 0,457

Bottom Rail 22,7 8 1,8 326,88 0,7 228,8 0,228 2 0,457

TOTAL 25,284 41,128

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Table 56. Product Data for Breakfront that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF BREAKFRONT

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 121,2 35 1,8 7635,6 0,6 4581,3 4,581 2 9,162

Top Panel 81 35 1,8 5103 0,6 3061,8 3,061 1 3,061

Bottom Panel 77,4 35 1,8 4876,2 0,6 2925,7 2,925 1 2,925

Back Panel 120,6 78,6 1,2 11374,99 0,6 6824,9 6,824 1 6,824

Shelves 77,4 31,8 1,8 4430,376 0,6 2658,2 2,658 3 7,974

Stile 119,4 8 1,8 1719,36 0,6 1031,6 1,031 4 4,126

Top Rail 22,7 8 1,8 326,88 0,6 196,1 0,196 2 0,392

Mid Rail 22,7 8 1,8 326,88 0,6 196,1 0,196 2 0,392

Bottom Rail 22,7 8 1,8 326,88 0,6 196,1 0,196 2 0,392

TOTAL 21,672 35,253

Table 57. Product Data for Breakfront that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF BREAKFRONT

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Side Panels 121,2 35 1,8 7635,6 0,5 3817,8 3,817 2 7,635

Top Panel 81 35 1,8 5103 0,5 2551,5 2,551 1 2,551

Bottom Panel 77,4 35 1,8 4876,2 0,5 2438,1 2,438 1 2,438

Back Panel 120,6 78,6 1,2 11374,99 0,5 5687,4 5,687 1 5,687

Shelves 77,4 31,8 1,8 4430,376 0,5 2215,1 2,215 3 6,645

Stile 119,4 8 1,8 1719,36 0,5 859,6 0,859 4 3,438

Top Rail 22,7 8 1,8 326,88 0,5 163,4 0,163 2 0,326

Mid Rail 22,7 8 1,8 326,88 0,5 163,4 0,163 2 0,326

Bottom Rail 22,7 8 1,8 326,88 0,5 163,4 0,163 2 0,326

TOTAL 18,060 29,377

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KITCHEN

Table 58. Product Data for Kitchen Cabinet that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF KITCHEN CABINETS

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Upper Cabinet Door 80 25 1,8 3600 0,7 2520 2,52 1 2,52

Upper Cabinet Door 72 60 1,8 7776 0,7 5443,2 5,443 2 10,886

Upper Cabinet Door 36 90 1,8 5832 0,7 4082,4 4,082 2 8,164

Upper Cabinet Door 56 60 1,8 6048 0,7 4233,6 4,233 1 4,233

Upper Shelf 56,4 36,4 1,8 3695,328 0,7 2586,7 2,586 2 5,173

Upper Shelf 86,4 36,4 1,8 5660,928 0,7 3962,6 3,962 1 3,962

Upper Shelf 56,4 36,4 1,8 3695,328 0,7 2586,7 2,586 1 2,586

Upper Sides Panel 25 38,2 1,8 1719 0,7 1203,3 1,203 1 1,203

Upper Sides Panel 56 38,2 1,8 3850,56 0,7 2695,3 2,695 1 2,695

Upper Mid Panel 25 38,2 1,8 1719 0,7 1203,3 1,203 1 1,203

Upper Mid Panel 72 38,2 1,8 4950,72 0,7 3465,5 3,465 4 13,862

Upper Top Panel (totsl) 3500 40 1,8 252000 0,7 176400 176,4 1 176,4

Upper Bottom Panel (total) 3500 40 1,8 252000 0,7 176400 176,4 1 176,4

Upper Back Panel 80 25 1,8 3600 0,7 2520 2,52 1 2,52

Upper Back Panel 72 60 1,8 7776 0,7 5443,2 5,443 2 10,886

Upper Back Panel 72 90 1,8 11664 0,7 8164,8 8,164 1 8,164

Upper Back Panel 52 60 1,8 5616 0,7 3931,2 3,931 1 3,931

Bottom Cabinet Door 75 45 1,8 6075 0,7 4252,5 4,252 2 8,505

Bottom Top Panel (total) 270 50 1,8 24300 0,7 17010 17,01 1 17,01

Bottom Shelf 146,4 46,4 1,8 12227,33 0,7 8559,1 8,559 1 8,559

Bottom Side Panel 88,2 48,2 1,8 7652,232 0,7 5356,5 5,356562 3 16,069

Bottom Mid Panel 88,2 48,2 1,8 7652,232 0,7 5356,5 5,356 2 10,713

Bootom Back Panel 270 90 1,8 43740 0,7 30618 30,618 1 30,618

Drawer Fronts 60 20 1,8 2160 0,7 1512 1,512 2 3,024

Drawer Fronts 60 35 1,8 3780 0,7 2646 2,646 1 2,646

Drawer Backs 50,8 16 1,4 1137,92 0,7 796,5 0,796 2 1,593

Drawer Backs 50,8 30 1,4 2133,6 0,7 1493,5 1,493 1 1,493 Drawer Sides 45 16 1,4 1008 0,7 705,6 0,705 4 2,822

Drawer Sides 45 30 1,4 1890 0,7 1323 1,323 2 2,646

Drawer Bottom 54,4 46,8 1,4 3564,288 0,7 2495 2,495 2 4,99

Drawer Bottom 54,4 46,8 1,4 3564,288 0,7 2495 2,495 1 2,495

Toe Kick 160 15 1,8 4320 0,7 3024 3,024 1 3,024

TOTAL (KG) 479,506 535,025

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Table 59. Product Data for Kitchen that Designed Using Completely Particleboard

(Alternative -2)

PARTS OF KITCHEN CABINETS

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Upper Cabinet Door 80 25 1,8 3600 0,6 2160 2,16 1 2,16

Upper Cabinet Door 72 60 1,8 7776 0,6 4665,6 4,665 2 9,331

Upper Cabinet Door 36 90 1,8 5832 0,6 3499,2 3,499 2 6,998

Upper Cabinet Door 56 60 1,8 6048 0,6 3628,8 3,628 1 3,628

Upper Shelf 56,4 36,4 1,8 3695,328 0,6 2217,1 2,217 2 4,434

Upper Shelf 86,4 36,4 1,8 5660,928 0,6 3396,5 3,396 1 3,396

Upper Shelf 56,4 36,4 1,8 3695,328 0,6 2217,1 2,217 1 2,217

Upper Sides Panel 25 38,2 1,8 1719 0,6 1031,4 1,031 1 1,031

Upper Sides Panel 56 38,2 1,8 3850,56 0,6 2310,3 2,31 1 2,31

Upper Mid Panel 25 38,2 1,8 1719 0,6 1031,4 1,031 1 1,031

Upper Mid Panel 72 38,2 1,8 4950,72 0,6 2970,4 2,970 4 11,881

Upper Top Panel (totsl) 3500 40 1,8 252000 0,6 151200 151,2 1 151,2

Upper Bottom Panel (total) 3500 40 1,8 252000 0,6 151200 151,2 1 151,2

Upper Back Panel 80 25 1,8 3600 0,6 2160 2,16 1 2,16

Upper Back Panel 72 60 1,8 7776 0,6 4665,6 4,665 2 9,331

Upper Back Panel 72 90 1,8 11664 0,6 6998,4 6,998 1 6,998

Upper Back Panel 52 60 1,8 5616 0,6 3369,6 3,369 1 3,369

Bottom Cabinet Door 75 45 1,8 6075 0,6 3645 3,645 2 7,29

Bottom Top Panel (total) 270 50 1,8 24300 0,6 14580 14,58 1 14,58

Bottom Shelf 146,4 46,4 1,8 12227,33 0,6 7336,3 7,336 1 7,336

Bottom Side Panel 88,2 48,2 1,8 7652,232 0,6 4591,3 4,591 3 13,774

Bottom Mid Panel 88,2 48,2 1,8 7652,232 0,6 4591,3 4,591 2 9,182

Bootom Back Panel 270 90 1,8 43740 0,6 26244 26,244 1 26,244

Drawer Fronts 60 20 1,8 2160 0,6 1296 1,296 2 2,592

Drawer Fronts 60 35 1,8 3780 0,6 2268 2,268 1 2,268

Drawer Backs 50,8 16 1,4 1137,92 0,6 682,7 0,682 2 1,365

Drawer Backs 50,8 30 1,4 2133,6 0,6 1280,1 1,28 1 1,28

Drawer Sides 45 16 1,4 1008 0,6 604,8 0,604 4 2,419

Drawer Sides 45 30 1,4 1890 0,6 1134 1,134 2 2,268

Drawer Bottom 54,4 46,8 1,4 3564,288 0,6 2138,5 2,138 2 4,277

Drawer Bottom 54,4 46,8 1,4 3564,288 0,6 2138,5 2,138 1 2,138

Toe Kick 160 15 1,8 4320 0,6 2592 2,592 1 2,592

TOTAL (KG) 411,005 458,593

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Table 60. Product Data for Kitchen that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF KITCHEN CABINETS

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Upper Cabinet Door 80 25 1,8 3600 0,5 1800 1,8 1 1,8

Upper Cabinet Door 72 60 1,8 7776 0,5 3888 3,888 2 7,776

Upper Cabinet Door 36 90 1,8 5832 0,5 2916 2,916 2 5,832

Upper Cabinet Door 56 60 1,8 6048 0,5 3024 3,024 1 3,024

Upper Shelf 56,4 36,4 1,8 3695,328 0,5 1847,6 1,847 2 3,695

Upper Shelf 86,4 36,4 1,8 5660,928 0,5 2830,4 2,83 1 2,83

Upper Shelf 56,4 36,4 1,8 3695,328 0,5 1847,6 1,847 1 1,847

Upper Sides Panel 25 38,2 1,8 1719 0,5 859,5 0,859 1 0,859

Upper Sides Panel 56 38,2 1,8 3850,56 0,5 1925,2 1,925 1 1,925

Upper Mid Panel 25 38,2 1,8 1719 0,5 859,5 0,859 1 0,859

Upper Mid Panel 72 38,2 1,8 4950,72 0,5 2475,3 2,475 4 9,901

Upper Top Panel (totsl) 3500 40 1,8 252000 0,5 126000 126 1 126

Upper Bottom Panel (total) 3500 40 1,8 252000 0,5 126000 126 1 126

Upper Back Panel 80 25 1,8 3600 0,5 1800 1,8 1 1,8

Upper Back Panel 72 60 1,8 7776 0,5 3888 3,888 2 7,776

Upper Back Panel 72 90 1,8 11664 0,5 5832 5,832 1 5,832

Upper Back Panel 52 60 1,8 5616 0,5 2808 2,808 1 2,808

Bottom Cabinet Door 75 45 1,8 6075 0,5 3037,5 3,037 2 6,075

Bottom Top Panel (total) 270 50 1,8 24300 0,5 12150 12,15 1 12,15

Bottom Shelf 146,4 46,4 1,8 12227,33 0,5 6113,6 6,113 1 6,113

Bottom Side Panel 88,2 48,2 1,8 7652,232 0,5 3826,1 3,826 3 11,478

Bottom Mid Panel 88,2 48,2 1,8 7652,232 0,5 3826,1 3,826 2 7,652

Bootom Back Panel 270 90 1,8 43740 0,5 21870 21,87 1 21,87

Drawer Fronts 60 20 1,8 2160 0,5 1080 1,08 2 2,16

Drawer Fronts 60 35 1,8 3780 0,5 1890 1,89 1 1,89

Drawer Backs 50,8 16 1,4 1137,92 0,5 568,9 0,568 2 1,137

Drawer Backs 50,8 30 1,4 2133,6 0,5 1066,8 1,066 1 1,066

Drawer Sides 45 16 1,4 1008 0,5 504 0,504 4 2,016

Drawer Sides 45 30 1,4 1890 0,5 945 0,945 2 1,89

Drawer Bottom 54,4 46,8 1,4 3564,288 0,5 1782,1 1,782 2 3,564

Drawer Bottom 54,4 46,8 1,4 3564,288 0,5 1782,1 1,782 1 1,782

Toe Kick 160 15 1,8 4320 0,5 2160 2,16 1 2,16

TOTAL (KG) 342,504 382,161

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Table 61. Product Data for Dining Table that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF DINING TABLE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Top Panel Rail 100 11,6 3 3480 0,7 2436 2,436 6 14,616

Stile 70 10 3 2100 0,7 1470 1,47 2 2,94

Tenon Piece 104 8 2,5 2080 0,7 1456 1,456 2 2,912

Tenon Piece 54 8 2,5 1080 0,7 756 0,756 2 1,512

Legs 72 8 8 4608 0,5 2304 2,304 4 9,216

TOTAL 8,422 31,196

Table 62. Product Data for Dining Table that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF DINING TABLE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Top Panel Rail 100 11,6 3 3480 0,6 2088 2,088 6 12,528

Stile 70 10 3 2100 0,6 1260 1,26 2 2,52

Tenon Piece 104 8 2,5 2080 0,6 1248 1,248 2 2,496

Tenon Piece 54 8 2,5 1080 0,6 648 0,648 2 1,296

Legs 72 8 8 4608 0,5 2304 2,304 4 9,216

TOTAL 7,548 28,056

Table 63. Product Data for Dining Table that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF DINING TABLE

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Top Panel Rail 100 11,6 3 3480 0,5 1740 1,74 6 10,44

Stile 70 10 3 2100 0,5 1050 1,05 2 2,1

Tenon Piece 104 8 2,5 2080 0,5 1040 1,04 2 2,08

Tenon Piece 54 8 2,5 1080 0,5 540 0,54 2 1,08

Legs 72 8 8 4608 0,5 2304 2,304 4 9,216

TOTAL 6,674 24,916

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Table 64. Product Data for Dining Chair that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF DINING CHAIR

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Seat 42 44,5 1,8 3364,2 0,7 2354,9 2,354 6 14,129

TOTAL 2,354 14,129

Table 65. Product Data for Dining Chair that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF DINING CHAIR

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Seat 42 44,5 1,8 3364,2 0,6 2018,5 2,018 6 12,111

TOTAL 2,018 12,111

Table 66. Product Data for Dining Chair that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF DINING CHAIR LE

NG

TH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r

DEP

TH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER

OF

P

RO

DU

CTS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Seat 42 44,5 1,8 3364,2 0,5 1682,1 1,682 6 10,092

TOTAL 1,682 10,092

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BATHROOM

Table 67. Product Data for Bathroom Cabinet that Designed Using Completely

MDF (Alternative -1)

PARTS OF BATHROOM CABINET

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(c

m)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Right Cabinet Door 145 27 1,8 7047 0,7 4932,9 4,932 1 4,932

Right Cabinet Top Panel 30 35 2,5 2625 0,7 1837,5 1,837 1 1,837

Right Cabinet Side Panel 150 35 2,5 13125 0,7 9187,5 9,187 2 18,375

Right Cabinet Bottom Panel 30 35 2,5 2625 0,7 1837,5 1,837 1 1,837

Right Cabinet Shelves 27 33,2 1,8 1613,52 0,7 1129,4 1,129 3 3,388

Right Cabinet Back Panel 150 35 1,8 9450 0,7 6615 6,615 1 6,615

Left Cabinet Door 94,5 42 1,8 7144,2 0,7 5000,9 5,000 1 5,000

Left Cabinet Top Panel 100,5 40 2,5 10050 0,7 7035 7,035 1 7,035

Left Cabinet Side Panel 45 40 2,5 4500 0,7 3150 3,15 2 6,3

Left Cabinet Bottom Panel 96,9 40 2,5 9690 0,7 6783 6,783 1 6,783

Left Cabinet Back Panel 100,5 45 1,8 8140,5 0,7 5698,3 5,698 1 5,698

Stile (mirror) 70 20 1,8 2520 0,7 1764 1,764 2 3,528

Mid Stile (mirror) 66,4 20 1,8 2390,4 0,7 1673,2 1,673 2 3,346

Top Rail (mirror) 91,4 20 1,8 3290,4 0,7 2303,2 2,303 1 2,303

Bottom Rail (mirror) 91,4 20 1,8 3290,4 0,7 2303,2 2,303 1 2,303

Back Panel (mirror) 95 70 1,8 11970 0,7 8379 8,379 1 8,379

TOTAL (KG) 40,725 55,322

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Table 68. Product Data for Bathroom Cabinet that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF BATHROOM CABINET

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(c

m)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Right Cabinet Door 145 27 1,8 7047 0,6 4228,2 4,228 1 4,228

Right Cabinet Top Panel 30 35 2,5 2625 0,6 1575 1,575 1 1,575

Right Cabinet Side Panel 150 35 2,5 13125 0,6 7875 7,875 2 15,75

Right Cabinet Bottom Panel 30 35 2,5 2625 0,6 1575 1,575 1 1,575

Right Cabinet Shelves 27 33,2 1,8 1613,52 0,6 968,1 0,968 3 2,904

Right Cabinet Back Panel 150 35 1,8 9450 0,6 5670 5,67 1 5,67

Left Cabinet Door 94,5 42 1,8 7144,2 0,6 4286,5 4,286 1 4,286

Left Cabinet Top Panel 100,5 40 2,5 10050 0,6 6030 6,03 1 6,03

Left Cabinet Side Panel 45 40 2,5 4500 0,6 2700 2,7 2 5,4

Left Cabinet Bottom Panel 96,9 40 2,5 9690 0,6 5814 5,814 1 5,814

Left Cabinet Back Panel 100,5 45 1,8 8140,5 0,6 4884,3 4,884 1 4,884

Stile (mirror) 70 20 1,8 2520 0,6 1512 1,512 2 3,024

Mid Stile (mirror) 66,4 20 1,8 2390,4 0,6 1434,2 1,434 2 2,868

Top Rail (mirror) 91,4 20 1,8 3290,4 0,6 1974,2 1,974 1 1,974

Bottom Rail (mirror) 91,4 20 1,8 3290,4 0,6 1974,2 1,974 1 1,974

Back Panel (mirror) 95 70 1,8 11970 0,6 7182 7,182 1 7,182

TOTAL (KG) 34,907 47,419

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Table 69. Product Data for Bathroom Cabinet that Designed Using Completely

Lumber (Alternative -3)

PARTS OF BATHROOM CABINET

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(c

m)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO

KG

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Right Cabinet Door 145 27 1,8 7047 0,5 3523,5 3,523 1 3,523

Right Cabinet Top Panel 30 35 2,5 2625 0,5 1312,5 1,312 1 1,312

Right Cabinet Side Panel 150 35 2,5 13125 0,5 6562,5 6,562 2 13,125

Right Cabinet Bottom Panel 30 35 2,5 2625 0,5 1312,5 1,312 1 1,312

Right Cabinet Shelves 27 33,2 1,8 1613,52 0,5 806,7 0,806 3 2,42

Right Cabinet Back Panel 150 35 1,8 9450 0,5 4725 4,725 1 4,725

Left Cabinet Door 94,5 42 1,8 7144,2 0,5 3572,1 3,572 1 3,572

Left Cabinet Top Panel 100,5 40 2,5 10050 0,5 5025 5,025 1 5,025

Left Cabinet Side Panel 45 40 2,5 4500 0,5 2250 2,25 2 4,5

Left Cabinet Bottom Panel 96,9 40 2,5 9690 0,5 4845 4,845 1 4,845

Left Cabinet Back Panel 100,5 45 1,8 8140,5 0,5 4070,2 4,070 1 4,07

Stile (mirror) 70 20 1,8 2520 0,5 1260 1,26 2 2,52

Mid Stile (mirror) 66,4 20 1,8 2390,4 0,5 1195,2 1,195 2 2,39

Top Rail (mirror) 91,4 20 1,8 3290,4 0,5 1645,2 1,645 1 1,645

Bottom Rail (mirror) 91,4 20 1,8 3290,4 0,5 1645,2 1,645 1 1,645

Back Panel (mirror) 95 70 1,8 11970 0,5 5985 5,985 1 5,985

TOTAL (KG) 29,089 39,515

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TOILET ROOM

Table 70. Product Data for WC Cabinet that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF WC CABINET

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(c

m)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Cabinet Door 56,5 55 1,8 5593,5 0,7 3915,4 3,915 1 3,915

Cabinet Top Rail 55 15 1,8 1485 0,7 1039,5 1,039 1 1,039

Cabinet Sides Panel 57 41 1,8 4206,6 0,7 2944,6 2,944 2 5,889

Cabinet Bottom Panel 51,4 41 1,8 3793,32 0,7 2655,3 2,655 1 2,655

Cabinet Back Panel 57 55 1,8 5643 0,7 3950,1 3,950 1 3,950

TOTAL (KG) 7,900 10,840

Table 71. Product Data for WC Cabinet that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF WC CABINET

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(c

m)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Cabinet Door 56,5 55 1,8 5593,5 0,6 3356,1 3,356 1 3,356

Cabinet Top Rail 55 15 1,8 1485 0,6 891 0,891 1 0,891

Cabinet Sides Panel 57 41 1,8 4206,6 0,6 2523,9 2,523 2 5,047

Cabinet Bottom Panel 51,4 41 1,8 3793,32 0,6 2275,9 2,275 1 2,275

Cabinet Back Panel 57 55 1,8 5643 0,6 3385,8 3,385 1 3,385

TOTAL (KG) 6,771 9,295

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Table 72. Product Data for WC Cabinet that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF WC CABINET

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(c

m)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Cabinet Door 56,5 55 1,8 5593,5 0,5 2796,7 2,796 1 2,796

Cabinet Top Rail 55 15 1,8 1485 0,5 742,5 0,742 1 0,742

Cabinet Sides Panel 57 41 1,8 4206,6 0,5 2103,3 2,103 2 4,206

Cabinet Bottom Panel 51,4 41 1,8 3793,32 0,5 1896,6 1,896 1 1,896

Cabinet Back Panel 57 55 1,8 5643 0,5 2821,5 2,821 1 2,821

TOTAL (KG) 5,643 7,746

HALLWAY

Table 73. Product Data for Cloakroom that Designed Using Completely MDF

(Alternative -1)

PARTS OF CLOAKROOM

LEN

GTH

(cm

)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(c

m)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Left Cabinet Door 185,5 38 1,8 12688,2 0,7 8881,7 8,881 1 8,881

Left Cabinet Top Panel 34,4 32,4 1,8 2006,208 0,7 1404,3 1,404 1 1,404

Left Cabinet Side Panel 185,5 36 1,8 12020,4 0,7 8414,2 8,414 2 16,828

Left Cabinet Bottom Panel 34,4 32,4 1,8 2006,208 0,7 1404,3 1,404 1 1,404

Right Cabinet Door 60 38 1,8 4104 0,7 2872,8 2,872 1 2,872

Right Cabinet Shelf 38 34,2 1,8 2339,28 0,7 1637,4 1,637 1 1,637

Right Cabinet Side Panel 84 34,2 1,8 5171,04 0,7 3619,7 3,619 1 3,619

Right Cabinet Bottom Panel 88,7 34,2 1,8 5460,372 0,7 3822,2 3,822 1 3,822

Top Shelf 90,5 20 1,8 3258 0,7 2280,6 2,280 1 2,28

Back Panel 185,5 128,5 1,8 42906,15 0,7 30034,3 30,034 1 30,034

Toe Kick 124,9 8 3 2997,6 0,7 2098,3 2,098 1 2,098

Upper Drawer Fronts 36,2 26 1,8 1694,16 0,7 1185,912 1,185912 1 1,185

Upper Drawer Backs 32,4 20 1,2 777,6 0,7 544,3 0,544 1 0,544

Upper Drawer Sides 29,4 20 1,2 705,6 0,7 493,9 0,493 2 0,987

Upper Drawer Bottom 30,2 30,6 1,2 1108,944 0,7 776,2 0,776 1 0,776

Mid Drawer Fronts 52,5 28 1,8 2646 0,7 1852,2 1,852 1 1,852

Mid Drawer Backs 48,9 22 1,4 1506,12 0,7 1054,2 1,054 1 1,054

Mid Drawer Sides 29,4 22 1,4 905,52 0,7 633,8 0,633 2 1,267

Mid Drawer Bottom 46,7 30,6 1,4 2000,628 0,7 1400,4 1,400 1 1,400

TOTAL (KG) 67,660 77,600

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Table 74. Product Data for Cloakroom that Designed Using Completely

Particleboard (Alternative -2)

PARTS OF CLOAKROOM

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(c

m)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

G

RA

VIT

Y (

gr/c

m3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Left Cabinet Door 185,5 38 1,8 12688,2 0,6 7612,9 7,612 1 7,612

Left Cabinet Top Panel 34,4 32,4 1,8 2006,208 0,6 1203,7 1,203 1 1,203

Left Cabinet Side Panel 185,5 36 1,8 12020,4 0,6 7212,2 7,212 2 14,424

Left Cabinet Bottom Panel 34,4 32,4 1,8 2006,208 0,6 1203,7 1,203 1 1,203

Right Cabinet Door 60 38 1,8 4104 0,6 2462,4 2,462 1 2,462

Right Cabinet Shelf 38 34,2 1,8 2339,28 0,6 1403,5 1,403 1 1,403

Right Cabinet Side Panel 84 34,2 1,8 5171,04 0,6 3102,6 3,102 1 3,102

Right Cabinet Bottom Panel 88,7 34,2 1,8 5460,372 0,6 3276,2 3,276 1 3,276

Top Shelf 90,5 20 1,8 3258 0,6 1954,8 1,954 1 1,954

Back Panel 185,5 128,5 1,8 42906,15 0,6 25743,6 25,743 1 25,743

Toe Kick 124,9 8 3 2997,6 0,6 1798,5 1,798 1 1,798

Upper Drawer Fronts 36,2 26 1,8 1694,16 0,6 1016,4 1,016 1 1,016

Upper Drawer Backs 32,4 20 1,2 777,6 0,6 466,5 0,466 1 0,466

Upper Drawer Sides 29,4 20 1,2 705,6 0,6 423,3 0,423 2 0,846

Upper Drawer Bottom 30,2 30,6 1,2 1108,944 0,6 665,3 0,665 1 0,665

Mid Drawer Fronts 52,5 28 1,8 2646 0,6 1587,6 1,587 1 1,587

Mid Drawer Backs 48,9 22 1,4 1506,12 0,6 903,6 0,903 1 0,903

Mid Drawer Sides 29,4 22 1,4 905,52 0,6 543,3 0,543 2 1,086

Mid Drawer Bottom 46,7 30,6 1,4 2000,628 0,6 1200,3 1,200 1 1,200

TOTAL (KG) 57,990 66,520

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Table 75. Product Data for Cloakroom that Designed Using Completely Lumber

(Alternative -3)

PARTS OF CLOAKROOM

LEN

GTH

(c

m)

WID

TH o

r D

EPTH

(cm

)

THIC

KN

ESS

(cm

)

VO

LUM

E

(cm

3)

SPEC

IFIC

GR

AV

ITY

(gr

/cm

3)

MA

SS (

gr)

CO

NV

ERT

TO K

G

NU

MB

ER O

F

PR

OD

UC

TS

TOTA

L

WEI

GH

T (K

G)

Left Cabinet Door 185,5 38 1,8 12688,2 0,5 6344,1 6,344 1 6,344

Left Cabinet Top Panel 34,4 32,4 1,8 2006,208 0,5 1003,1 1,003 1 1,003

Left Cabinet Side Panel 185,5 36 1,8 12020,4 0,5 6010,2 6,010 2 12,02

Left Cabinet Bottom Panel 34,4 32,4 1,8 2006,208 0,5 1003,1 1,003 1 1,003

Right Cabinet Door 60 38 1,8 4104 0,5 2052 2,052 1 2,052

Right Cabinet Shelf 38 34,2 1,8 2339,28 0,5 1169,6 1,169 1 1,169

Right Cabinet Side Panel 84 34,2 1,8 5171,04 0,5 2585,5 2,585 1 2,585

Right Cabinet Bottom Panel 88,7 34,2 1,8 5460,372 0,5 2730,1 2,730 1 2,73

Top Shelf 90,5 20 1,8 3258 0,5 1629 1,629 1 1,629

Back Panel 185,5 128,5 1,8 42906,15 0,5 21453 21,453 1 21,453

Toe Kick 124,9 8 3 2997,6 0,5 1498,8 1,498 1 1,498

Upper Drawer Fronts 36,2 26 1,8 1694,16 0,5 847 0,847 1 0,847

Upper Drawer Backs 32,4 20 1,2 777,6 0,5 388,8 0,388 1 0,388

Upper Drawer Sides 29,4 20 1,2 705,6 0,5 352,8 0,352 2 0,705

Upper Drawer Bottom 30,2 30,6 1,2 1108,944 0,5 554,4 0,554 1 0,554

Mid Drawer Fronts 52,5 28 1,8 2646 0,5 1323 1,323 1 1,323

Mid Drawer Backs 48,9 22 1,4 1506,12 0,5 753 0,753 1 0,753

Mid Drawer Sides 29,4 22 1,4 905,52 0,5 452,7 0,452 2 0,905

Mid Drawer Bottom 46,7 30,6 1,4 2000,628 0,5 1000,3 1,000 1 1,000

TOTAL (KG) 48,330 55,430

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