The Vinyl Record Roof is Music to Environmentalist Ears
Michael Hines — November 10, 2010 — Art & Design
References: treehugger
I don't know how someone manages to damage 350 vinyl records, but Nashville-based musician Matt Glassmeyer sure does. Instead of throwing them away however, he has created a full vinyl record roof for his porch using all 350 records.
Having made his own instruments, Glassmeyer probably didn't have too much difficulty extending his upcycle-savvy hands to his porch roof. It now comprises aligned records in an overlapping pattern, replacing traditional shingles. If this isn't upcycling at its finest, I don't know what is. Check out the gallery to see more of Matt Glassmeyer's cool vinyl record roof.
Having made his own instruments, Glassmeyer probably didn't have too much difficulty extending his upcycle-savvy hands to his porch roof. It now comprises aligned records in an overlapping pattern, replacing traditional shingles. If this isn't upcycling at its finest, I don't know what is. Check out the gallery to see more of Matt Glassmeyer's cool vinyl record roof.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling - The use of vinyl records as shingles demonstrates the potential for upcycling in construction materials.
2. Eco-friendly Design - The vinyl record roof showcases the demand for eco-friendly and sustainable design solutions.
3. Creative Repurposing - The repurposing of damaged vinyl records as a functional roof highlights the trend of creative repurposing in design.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can explore using unconventional materials like vinyl records for roofing, opening up new eco-friendly design possibilities.
2. Sustainability - The sustainable industry can embrace innovative approaches to repurposing materials, such as incorporating vinyl records into eco-friendly building practices.
3. Design - The design industry can tap into the trend of creative repurposing by exploring new ways to integrate unconventional materials into functional and aesthetically pleasing products.
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