Recycling Gypsum Waste into Eco-Friendly Buddhist Stucco Interior Design for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Abstract

Recycling can improve construction waste. This study developed prototypes of recycled gypsum into eco-friendly interior designs for creative SMEs, adopting local Buddhist stucco patterns as artistic models. A mixed-methods research design revealed these key findings. The recycling and recreating of gypsum waste for interior decoration yields four prototypes (namely, a cone pattern, a lotus pattern, a swan pattern, and a rhombic pattern). In terms of market viability, the potential customers were highly satisfied with all prototypes: swan pattern ( = 4.89), lotus pattern ( = 4.85), rhombic pattern ( = 4.80), and cone pattern ( = 4.77). The SWOT analysis revealed that the prototypes' strengths lie in aesthetics, uniqueness, attractiveness, colors, price, exclusiveness, stylishness, and fit for decoration. Weaknesses lie in the cone pattern’s usability, beauty, and safety and maintenance. Opportunities lie in the 11,824 selling points nationwide and eco-friendly products. The potential threat lies in the slow economic recovery.