The quality of the material and design for disassembly

Here you can learn how to examine the quality of materials and what the difference is between new and reused materials. Additionally, you can learn how to construct in a way that allows items to be separated and reused using the principle of "design for disassembly".

Watch the video and then complete the task below. 

Teacher's Guide: 

7. Intro_EN.pdf

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Assignment (40 min.)

You must now answer the following questions. Make sure to write down your answers so you can use them later. You can copy the questions into a document so it's easy to write your answers down for each question.

In pairs: 30 min

  • Investigate and describe in your own words what a CE marking is
  • Give examples of good and poor quality products from your everyday life. What is good quality and what is poor quality?
  • Research what is required for a building product to be CE marked (Search the internet for the Construction Products Regulation)
  • Describe the principle of 'Design for Disassembly'

Presentation and conclusion: 10 min.

  • Present your answers to each other in class and evaluate the assignment

Duration: 45 min.

Film: 5 min

Assignment: 40 min