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Sustainable Materials in Interior Architecture : With a Focus on the Material Leather, and Its Plant-based Alternatives

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dc.contributor.advisorBuß, Tina
dc.contributor.advisorEscobar, Pierre
dc.contributor.authorLaura Kirchhoff Madsen
dc.contributor.departmentFaculty of Architecture and Design
dc.contributor.otherBerlin International University of Applied Sciences
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-15
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-28T13:26:58Z
dc.date.available2025-11-28T13:26:58Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, the interior architecture and design industry is under increasing pressure to adopt environmentally friendly practices. One pivotal area under scrutiny is material selection, specifically the use of leather, which has been a staple in design for centuries. Although coveted for its durability and aesthetics, leather's sustainability credentials are often called into question. This thesis aims to explore the sustainability of leather in the context of interior architecture and design. It will delve into various plant-based leather alternatives that have emerged in the market, investigating their environmental impact, durability, and feasibility as substitutes for traditional leather. The objective is to answer whether these plant-based alternatives can effectively replace real leather without compromising on quality and functionality, thus meeting the growing demand for sustainable materials in the industry. Keywords: Interior Architecture, Sustainability, Material Selection, Leather, Plant-Based Alternatives, Environmental Impacten
dc.description.degreeBA
dc.description.tableofcontentsMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................... 2 1.1 Introduction to Topic and Aim ....................... 2 1.2 Methodology ........................................... 3 1.3 Sustainability in Interior Architecture and Design .... 3 2. Sustainable Materials ........................................ 5 2.1 Definition of a Sustainable Material ................. 5 3. Introduction to Leather ..................................... 9 3.1 Sørensen Leather ..................................... 11 3.2 Leap - Beyond Leather ................................. 16 3.3 Fruitleather Rotterdam ................................. 19 3.4 Desserto ................................................ 22 3.5 Findings ............................................... 25 4. Conclusion ................................................... 27 5. Design Project ............................................... 29 5.1 Roxy Palast - the Project Site ......................... 30 5.2 Design Concept ....................................... 31en
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/718
dc.language.isoeng
dc.subjectEnvironmental Impact
dc.subjectLeather
dc.subjectMaterial Selection
dc.subjectPlant-Based Alternatives
dc.subjectSustainability
dc.subjectInterior Architecture
dc.titleSustainable Materials in Interior Architecture : With a Focus on the Material Leather, and Its Plant-based Alternatives
dc.typeThesis

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