국제 디자인 페어 전시 공간의 환경적으로 지속가능한 노력에 관한 연구

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Background With the advent of the Anthropocene, the proliferation of mass production and consumer culture has positioned fairs as key platforms for industrial development and international exchange. However, these events often consume substantial resources over short periods and generate significant carbon emissions and waste, resulting in negative environmental impacts. While sustainable exhibition practices have emerged in some art museums, systematic analysis of such efforts within fair-type exhibitions remains limited. This study reinterprets the exhibition space of international design fairs not as a site of one-time consumption, but as a venue for practicing resource circulation and fostering environmental awareness. Using case analysis, the study investigates sustainability strategies reflected in actual operational practices. Based on the Hannover Principles and international sustainability guidelines, the study derives patterns of sustainability observed in spatial composition and resource management. The findings aim to provide practical standards for sustainable exhibition planning. Methods Focusing on convention center exhibition halls and booths, spaces recognized for their environmental impact due to frequent structural dismantling, the study examines how environmental sustainability is implemented. The Hannover Principles served as the primary analytical framework. Sustainable practices were identified through literature review and case studies, and the approaches adopted by each design fair were comparatively discussed. Results The findings confirm that international design fairs apply various sustainability practices aligned with the Hannover Principles. Key strategies include the modularization and rental of exhibition furniture and walls to promote reuse, as well as systematic waste separation and recycling in collaboration with specialized institutions. Environmentally conscious spatial strategies, such as minimizing the use of partitions and incorporating recyclable materials, were also observed. In addition, exhibitions integrated educational programs, including special installations and lectures, while strengthening connections with local communities and hosting venues. These outcomes suggest that exhibition spaces can evolve beyond temporary consumption environments into platforms for sustainability engagement and environmental consciousness. Conclusions This study provides a structured analysis of sustainability strategies in exhibition spaces of international design fairs, grounded in the Hannover Principles and internationally recognized sustainability guidelines. Sustainability efforts are primarily focused on resource circulation and structural adaptability, though variations in implementation are noted across cases. The study offers foundational insights for reinforcing sustainability in exhibition planning and highlights the need for future research incorporating broader evaluative criteria and multidimensional approaches, given the complex environmental, social, and technical nature of sustainable exhibition practices.

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