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Furniture that Cleans the Air, Catches the Sun & Stores Carbon
Furniture that Cleans the Air, Catches the Sun & Stores Carbon
It might sound like a bold or even wacky idea - but furniture & furnishings are evolving to meet environmental and climate challenges. In Part 2 of our 'Furniture in Times of Climate Change' series, we explore how furniture can be a genuine tool for environmental resilience and positive change.
Changemakers: Meno Home
Changemakers: Meno Home
“For true circularity- every choice matters,” Jerri emphasizes, highlighting the critical role of selecting both the right materials and the right partners in achieving sustainable outcomes.
Floating Sofas: The Future is Climate-Responsive Furniture
Floating Sofas: The Future is Climate-Responsive Furniture
How do we design furniture with a stronger focus on sustainability and adaptability? In Part 1 of our 'Furniture in Times of Climate Change' series, we explore the role of climate-responsive furniture in creating more sustainable and regenerative living spaces.
Changemakers: Kimiko Green
Changemakers: Kimiko Green
“It’s not a me problem —it’s a we problem,” Murata emphasizes, underscoring the importance of shared, accessible language and peer learning in diverting billions of pounds of no-longer-wanted commercial furniture from landfill each year.
Designing for regeneration: the furniture of tomorrow
Designing for regeneration: the furniture of tomorrow
Nature doesn’t stop at preservation; it thrives on regeneration. In the furniture industry, the story of regeneration is just beginning to unfold. Designers and brands are beginning to experiment with materials and processes that nourish rather than extract.
Changemakers: Gensler
Changemakers: Gensler
“We can’t wait any longer,” urges Sarah Templin, who oversees Gensler’s Product Sustainability Standards. “The time is now to pay attention.”
Design for Longevity: Circular Economy & Furniture
Design for Longevity: Circular Economy & Furniture
In nature, there is no such thing as waste - everything cycles, serving as a resource. In this article, we dive deep into the principle of keeping materials and products in use. We’ll share design strategies, and real-world business models to illustrate theory-in-action within the furniture industry.