Arper’s sustainable office chair replaces plastic with a dozen sheets of paper
Italian furniture brand Arper re-released its iconic Catifa Carta chair earlier this year, featuring a new composite material made from […]
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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.
BIOmat Canapa’s hemp bricks could build a new future for architecture
From superior insulation to eco-friendly production, BIOmat Canapa’s groundbreaking hemp-based materials offer architects and builders the tools to create greener, […]
Snøhetta’s compostable hemp lamp “Superdupertube” banishes boring tube lighting
Norwegian studio Snøhetta has teamed up with lighting brand Ateljé Lyktan to create Superdupertube, an office lamp made from extruded […]
Artesanos’ slow design workshops return craft to a calm, masterful process
Artesanos is a Peruvian initiative uniting local artisans and designers in a slow, more sustainable revolution. In a world where […]
Truly embodying the essence of Made in Italy – Meet Ceramica Dolomite
The Made in Italy brand carries substantial value, often exceeding that of the corporate brand. But what does it truly […]
Leap, a more than 85% bio-based material made with upcycled apple waste
Founded in 2017 by Hannah Michaud and Mikael Eydt, Copenhagen-based Beyond Leather Materials has always been dedicated to pushing the […]
And the winner is…Pininfarina’s human-centered approach to trophy design
At the heart of Pininfarina‘s illustrious legacy lies a commitment to human-centered design—a philosophy deeply rooted in the belief that […]
Plust: a new evolution of plastic rooted in years of experience
“At the core of [the company], there is a family,” says Vittorio Moretti, the Sales and Marketing Director of Plust, […]
How materials are transforming the present thanks to research, industry and conscious design
For over two decades, Materially has been a reference point in Italy in the research of innovative and sustainable materials […]
Blending creativity with social responsibility in Design – Interview with U-ak
Since 2016, Marta Pascual’s studio, U-ak, has focused on social integration through design. By collaborating with vulnerable groups, such as […]
Embodying the luxury industry’s commitment to waste reduction
Designed by Giulia Delpiano and Corrado Conti from the architectural studio ovre.design, and manufactured by FMG Shapes, the INFINITO sink […]
Routes to Roots blends artisanal products with avant-garde projects
The Routes to Roots exhibit honors those dedicated to preserving our heritage and the planet, encouraging visitors to appreciate the […]
