What if we removed materials instead of adding them? Isomi’s latest design is mostly made of air
Unveiled at Chicago’s NeoCon trade show, the Knit One chair represents a groundbreaking approach to seating that challenges conventional upholstery […]
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Sustainability
We hear a lot about Sustainability, sometimes too much and often not rightly. In this section, we have set ourselves the task of showing you truly sustainable design projects, which take into account the materials used, the production processes and their contribution to a truly circular economy, capable of reducing the environmental impact.
A conversation with Textile Refuge: transforming fashion’s waste into building material
Emerging from a university thesis project, Textile Refuge is an open-source initiative that transforms textile waste into cement-based building materials […]
Pioneering clean energy: nuclear through design
Pininfarina Architecture has collaborated with the startup newcleo and Fincantieri to bring to the Corderie dell’Arsenale an exhibition that showcases […]
From destruction to creation: the ancient lava of Mount Etna breathes through Nerosicilia’s works
Founded by Biagio Amarù, Nerosicilia is a brand specialized in the extraction and transformation of lava stone from Mount Etna, […]
Bale: a multifunctional, compact side table in natural fibre biocomposite
“We designed a piece that adapts to the user’s changing needs without calling too much attention to itself,” Jón Hinrik […]
A novel, biodegradable, and easily recyclable textile fiber from corn
Today, less than 1% of global textile fibers are recycled into new textile products, enforcing dependency on virgin raw materials, […]
From farm waste to Nordic elegance: the story behind Terra table lamps
Lanova‘s latest product represents the fusion between environmental consciousness and timeless Nordic design. Terra is an innovative lighting collection developed […]
Fucina Frammenti: The brand that turns industry leftovers into design marvels
At this year’s 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, Italian company Fucina Frammenti unveiled something new: an immersive installation called Appartamento, which aims […]
Monster Chamber, the power of local design by Andrea de Chirico
Monster Chamber is the name that designer Andrea de Chirico (ADC) has given to his new furniture collection, the result […]
Snøhetta and Ege Carpets’ radical approach to textile design
As the boundaries between digital and physical design continue to blur, Snøhetta and Ege Carpets‘ latest collaboration is a clear […]
Rigorous and conscious self-produced design by Abuse Studio
Michele Chillé, Andrea Favalli, Sara Vaccari, and Michele Zadra are the founders of Abuse Studio, a design practice with a […]
Can better housing help prevent malaria? The Star Homes Project in Sub-Saharan Africa
Today, approximately 1.1 billion people live in Sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the fastest-growing population globally. By 2050, this number […]
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