Research Article

A Model Proposal for the Selection of Interior Covering and Insulation Products Produced from Waste Materials

Volume: 12 Number: 1 June 23, 2026
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A Model Proposal for the Selection of Interior Covering and Insulation Products Produced from Waste Materials

Abstract

The increasing amount of waste associated with industrialization and rising consumption contributes to air, water, and soil pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, and serious human health problems, ultimately leading to a decline in quality of life. Furthermore, the inadequacy of landfill capacity and the presence of toxic waste disrupt ecosystem balance and accelerate the depletion of natural resources. In this context, recycling waste materials and incorporating them into building materials used in the construction industry is of critical importance for achieving sustainability goals. However, a review of the existing literature reveals that studies addressing interior finishing products produced from waste materials and their application remain limited. In response to increasingly pressing environmental challenges worldwide, this study proposes a systems-based model for selecting interior cladding and insulation products produced from waste materials. The model developed within this framework is based on the use of agricultural and construction waste, which constitute a significant share in terms of both quantity and type, as cladding and insulation materials among interior finishing products used in interior applications. The model is structured through a holistic approach that includes the analysis of the most suitable waste materials, their integration into the design stage based on analytical findings, and the implementation processes of the resulting materials. In particular, the evaluation of agricultural and construction waste as cladding and insulation materials offers solutions aligned with green design principles by combining functionality and aesthetics. Based on data obtained from the literature, strategies that guide and facilitate the selection process have been identified, and economic advantages have been evaluated alongside environmental benefits. This study aims to promote the use of waste materials in the selection of interior cladding and insulation products, raise awareness regarding their adoption within relevant industries, and provide a resource to guide designers in decision-making processes. Furthermore, it is expected to contribute to policies and regulations that encourage the use of waste materials in the construction industry. With the proposed model, it is anticipated that both environmental and economic benefits can be considered, that designers can be better informed during the interior design stage regarding the selection of interior cladding and insulation products produced from waste materials based on appropriate criteria, and that environmental impacts can be reduced while improving resource management.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Materials and Technology in Architecture

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 23, 2026

Submission Date

March 23, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 22, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 12 Number: 1

APA
Düzgün, E., & Korkmaz, E. (2026). A Model Proposal for the Selection of Interior Covering and Insulation Products Produced from Waste Materials. A+Arch Design International Journal of Architecture and Design, 12(1), 28-44. https://izlik.org/JA49PP35MK
AMA
1.Düzgün E, Korkmaz E. A Model Proposal for the Selection of Interior Covering and Insulation Products Produced from Waste Materials. ARCH. 2026;12(1):28-44. https://izlik.org/JA49PP35MK
Chicago
Düzgün, Ebru, and Ezgi Korkmaz. 2026. “A Model Proposal for the Selection of Interior Covering and Insulation Products Produced from Waste Materials”. A+Arch Design International Journal of Architecture and Design 12 (1): 28-44. https://izlik.org/JA49PP35MK.
EndNote
Düzgün E, Korkmaz E (June 1, 2026) A Model Proposal for the Selection of Interior Covering and Insulation Products Produced from Waste Materials. A+Arch Design International Journal of Architecture and Design 12 1 28–44.
IEEE
[1]E. Düzgün and E. Korkmaz, “A Model Proposal for the Selection of Interior Covering and Insulation Products Produced from Waste Materials”, ARCH, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 28–44, June 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA49PP35MK
ISNAD
Düzgün, Ebru - Korkmaz, Ezgi. “A Model Proposal for the Selection of Interior Covering and Insulation Products Produced from Waste Materials”. A+Arch Design International Journal of Architecture and Design 12/1 (June 1, 2026): 28-44. https://izlik.org/JA49PP35MK.
JAMA
1.Düzgün E, Korkmaz E. A Model Proposal for the Selection of Interior Covering and Insulation Products Produced from Waste Materials. ARCH. 2026;12:28–44.
MLA
Düzgün, Ebru, and Ezgi Korkmaz. “A Model Proposal for the Selection of Interior Covering and Insulation Products Produced from Waste Materials”. A+Arch Design International Journal of Architecture and Design, vol. 12, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 28-44, https://izlik.org/JA49PP35MK.
Vancouver
1.Ebru Düzgün, Ezgi Korkmaz. A Model Proposal for the Selection of Interior Covering and Insulation Products Produced from Waste Materials. ARCH [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 1;12(1):28-44. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA49PP35MK


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