Furniture & Climate
Beyond aesthetics & function.
How furniture is being developed as a genuine tool for environmental resilience – without sacrificing comfort and beauty.
How furniture is being developed as a genuine tool for environmental resilience – without sacrificing comfort and beauty.
As climate disasters grow more frequent and severe, this article explores how furniture can be designed with a stronger focus on sustainability and adaptability.
It might sound bold or even wacky, but it's already taking shape: furniture & furnishings across the globe are evolving to meet environmental and climate challenges.
What happens when furniture needs to save lives? We take a look at the work of designers pushing boundaries to craft disaster-proof pieces, create solutions for migration, and rethink the meaning of “home.”
Explore the multiple ways in which climate change is accelerating innovation across the furniture industry, from materials to design to business models.