Initiatives on recyclable material as interior material in an art centre / Nur Syaurah Ilyana Hasrin

In recent years, design tactics have shifted toward supplying healthy and sustainable surroundings, depending on eco-friendly construction materials and suitable design solutions in interior spaces, resulting in environmentally responsible architecture and interior design. (Alfuraty, 2020) Many studies have shown that, though the concept of sustainability has been developed, many architects, designers, and even users do not adopt sustainable design strategies. Nowadays, in Malaysia, the lack of efficient and proper waste management technologies has caused an increase of construction costs and the waste of resources. An issue of high construction waste is an opportunity for interior designers and architects to learn about using construction waste as internal material in a building. Therefore, this research paper investigates whether Malaysia widely uses recyclable materials in the building's interior. What is the recyclable material that was used? What are the interior materials and finishes that use recyclable materials? and how to increase on the application of recyclable material as interior finishes in an art centre? This research would be focusing on art centres in Malaysia for this purpose. A questionnaire approach has been adapted to achieve the research aims and objectives.