ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing Lecturer Hayrettin MERİÇ
ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR:Embodied Carbon of Housing
Lecturer Hayrettin MERİÇ
ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR:
Embodied Carbon of Housing
Lecturer Hayrettin MERİÇ
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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.
7
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
8 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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.
9
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
10 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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.
11
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.
12 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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.
13
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
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
Emb
od
ied
C
arb
on
fo
r So
lid
wo
od
Tota
l Val
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
So
lid w
oo
d
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
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
(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
oo
d
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
15
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
16 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
MD
F
TOTA
L
WEI
GH
T
(K
G)
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
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
So
lid w
oo
d
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
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
(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
oo
d
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.
18 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
Emb
od
ied
C
arb
on
fo
r So
lid w
oo
d
Tota
l Val
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
So
lid w
oo
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)
20 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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.
21
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
od
ied
C
arb
on
fo
r So
lid
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 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
oo
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
22 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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.
23
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
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n
for
Pa
rt f
rom
So
lid
wo
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
24 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
So
lid w
oo
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
25
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.
26 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
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
27
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
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
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
t fr
om
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)
28 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
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
29
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
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
oo
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
2.4.2.3. 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.
30 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
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 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
31
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
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
Par
ticl
ebo
ard
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 f
or
Par
t fr
om
So
lid w
oo
d
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
32 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
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
33
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)
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
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
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
C
arb
on
fo
r So
lid w
oo
d
Tota
l Val
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
So
lid w
oo
d
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)
34 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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.
35
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
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
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 4,96 -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
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
ied
C
arb
on
fo
r P
art
fro
m
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
C
arb
on
fo
r P
art
fro
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
36 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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).
37
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
38 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
t fr
om
So
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)
39
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
40 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
So
lid w
oo
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
42 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
ied
C
arb
on
fo
r So
lid w
oo
d
Tota
l Val
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
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.
43
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
ied
C
arb
on
fo
r So
lid w
oo
d
Tota
l Val
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
So
lid w
oo
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
44 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
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
2.4.4. 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
45
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
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
Par
ticl
ebo
ard
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
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
46 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
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
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
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
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
Par
ticl
ebo
ard
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
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
48 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
ticl
ebo
ard
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
t fr
om
Solid
wo
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
49
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
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
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
50 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
Emb
od
ied
C
arb
on
fo
r P
arti
cleb
oar
d
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
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
So
lid w
oo
d
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.
51
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
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
Par
ticl
ebo
ard
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
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
52 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
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
wo
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
53
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
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
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
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n
for
Pa
rt f
rom
So
lid
wo
od
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
54 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
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
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
C
arb
on
fo
r So
lid w
oo
d
Tota
l Val
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
Solid
wo
od
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)
55
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.
56 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
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
Par
ticl
ebo
ard
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
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
57
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
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 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
C
arb
on
fo
r So
lid w
oo
d
Tota
l Val
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
So
lid w
oo
d
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
58 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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.
59
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
(K
G)
Val
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
MD
F
Esti
mat
ed T
ota
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
Esti
mat
ed T
ota
l
Val
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
C
arb
on
fo
r P
art
fro
m P
art
icle
bo
ard
TOTA
L
WEI
GH
T
(KG
)
Val
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
C
arb
on
fo
r So
lid
wo
od
Esti
mat
ed T
ota
l V
alu
e o
f Em
bo
die
d
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t
fro
m S
olid
wo
od
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
(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
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
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
60 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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.
61
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
(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
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
ING
CH
AIR
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
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
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
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).
62 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
63
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
EIG
HT
(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
Par
ticl
ebo
ard
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
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
64 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
Table 2.48. Values of Embodied Carbon for 3 Different Alternatives of Bathroom
Cabinet (not including carbon storage)
PA
RTS
OF
BA
THR
OO
M 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
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
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
C
arb
on
fo
r P
art
fro
m
Solid
wo
od
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
65
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
66 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
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
Par
ticl
ebo
ard
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
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
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
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
oo
d
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
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
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
RTS
OF
CLO
AK
RO
OM
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 M
DF
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
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
C
arb
on
fo
r So
lid w
oo
d
Tota
l Val
ue
of
Emb
od
ied
Car
bo
n f
or
Par
t fr
om
So
lid
wo
od
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)
100 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
101
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
102 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
103
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
104 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
105
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
106 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
107
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
108 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
109
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
110 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
111
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
112 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
113
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
114 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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)
115
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
116 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
117
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
118 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
119
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
120 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
121
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
122 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
123
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
124 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
125
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
126 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
127
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
128 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
129
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
130 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
131
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
132 ECOLOGY OF INTERIOR: Embodied Carbon of Housing
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
133
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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