Embodied Energy: how to design a sustainable product today
When I launched my brand of custom chairs in 2018, Lombrello, I had absolutely no sustainable product in mind. I […]
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Sustainable design
We hear a lot about Sustainable Design, 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.
Ingrid is a simple, cheap and soothing way to work-from-home
Dutch design studio Waarmakers has created Ingrid, a tailor-made furniture piece designed to stimulate posture change and ease the strain […]
Sancal introduces Zero: a sustainable “stitch” for the upholstery sector
Sancal is an ambitious company, but not greedy. Our primary aim is to improve everyday life through design, that is […]
Sustainable Furnishings Council helps companies reduce their environmental footprints
Today’s environmental situation has demonstrated a great need for designers to care about the sustainability of their products. The clear […]
Woodworking in the Lion City – The sustainable nature of Roger&Sons
Singapore-based studio Roger&Sons creates beautiful bespoke furniture with an emphasis on thoughtful design and the goal of becoming an environmentally-responsible […]
Linking UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to furniture design – Klaus Jorlet of We Do Wood
Founded in Copenhagen back in 2011, We Do Wood went forward with a sustainable approach from the beginning. Highly valuing […]
Viewport Studio gives discarded timber a new life in Essential Furniture Collection
By repurposing obsolete construction materials, Viewport Studio has created new pieces of furniture and reinvented an entire mode of production. […]
Sustainable design for public interior landscapes – Green Furniture Concept
Founded in 2007 by designer Johan Berhin, Green Furniture Concept focuses on creating modular and sustainable design for public interior […]
Supernovas debuts swappable furniture collection made from 100% recyclable plastic
From food packaging to furniture – plastic is everywhere and the plastic that’s already out there isn’t going anywhere. Luckily, […]
Turning plastic toys into children furniture – Interview with ecoBirdy
Starting out their careers in Milan, Vanessa Yuan, and Joris Vanbriel came together to launch their brand ecoBirdy as result […]
Mother of Pearl: a sustainable case study by Plasticiet
Plasticiet is based in a self-built workshop in Rotterdam entirely made from stranded shipping containers. While Plasticiet originated from an […]
The model for sustainable change – Model Nº
Model Nº is revolutionizing how furnishings are designed, produced and sold with their sustainable products and accessible prices. It is […]
