Indoor & Outdoor Design appliances consumables engineering indoor & outdoor design office personal & travel Polygood® is made from 100% recycled and recyclable polystyrene (PS), sourced from reputable recycling centres. This transformation creates a planet-friendly surface material that meets strict project environmental and health standards, while ensuring full recyclability at the end of its life cycle. Design firm Formafantasma has created the Biodiversity Island which is defined by its series of hollow pillars made from terracotta to create shelter for birds and insects. It surrounds the garden nestled in a vineyard in Champagne, France. There are 74 pillars that are created at various heights throughout the space. In keeping with its long history of ethical design, Tai Ping is proud to present the Biophilic Program with 16 environmentally-conscious carpets. The biophilic concept of design, which influenced these new works, recognises the innate human desire to be surrounded by nature. PROWL uses design to tell stories about the climate crisis. By collaborating with an Oakland-based furniture company, the PROWL furniture collection combats the environmental harm caused by manufacturing practices in the furniture business. The Catifa Carta sets a new standard for sustainable design by doing what trees do: sequestering carbon dioxide. At the end of its life cycle, the material can be reduced to biochar, successfully retaining the CO2 sequestered during the previous life phases. TAKT furniture aims to clearly explain the efforts they make to help you live sustainably. They strongly believe that transparency and external certification is important for consumers. This is the only way to ensure that there is substance behind it all. TAKT encourage you to look for facts and recognised certifications with any brand you consider engaging with. Nearly 100% of a firefly’s glowing energy is given off as light. Whereas only 10% of a standard light bulb is give off as light with 90% given off as heat. Consequently, scientists applied the jagged design of firefly scales to the surface of LED lights and increased light extraction by more than 50% The self-cleaning ability of lotus leaves has inspired the construction of self-cleaning surfaces. The Lotus Effect is based on the micro/nano-structures creating roughness on the surface and the hydrophobic wax coating on the lotus leave. Such self-cleaning surfaces are utilized in various industries to reduce the need for manual cleaning Japan’s Shinkansen stands out for its speed and unique design. One of the most fascinating aspects of the Shinkansen’s design is how it was inspired by the kingfisher, a bird known for its high-speed diving and ability to enter water with minimal splash. Shigeru Ban Architects use recycled cardboard tubes, for interior design elements such as ceilings, partitions, and chairbacks, along with Richlite, a sustainable material made from paper, for tables and counters. Eco-friendly cardboard operative desk, suitable for the furnishing of exhibition, working, and residential spaces. Its innovative and elegant design is combined with its low environmental impact, thanks to the use of recycled and recyclable cardboard. The Yona Bed, crafted from the finest recycled Australian cardboard, not only offers unparalleled durability and minimalist elegance but also supports your commitment to a greener world. Transform any room effortlessly with an eco-friendly bed that's easy to assemble, disassemble, and reposition. A trombe wall places a glass panel in front of a dark masonry wall. Solar heat passes through the glass, is absorbed by the thermal mass wall, and then slowly released into the building. Direct solar radiation has a shorter wavelength and is easily conducted through glass, the re-emitted heat from the thermal mass has longer-wavelength radiation, which cannot pass back through the glass as easily. Architects use brise-soleil as solutions to overheating in many hot climates with long days of direct sunlight. These permanent sun-shading structures range from simple patterns of concrete fins to more elaborate wing-like mechanisms that can be adjusted based on different solar angles throughout the day and across the seasons. Kinetic facades can reduce the sun’s rays penetrating a building or allow fresh air into a building, thus changing the indoor environment. The moving facade elements can be programmed to respond to climatic and environmental factors, weather, occupancy level, etc., to improve energy efficiency and effectiveness. KEH has always envisioned a better way to put rare and quality secondhand cameras in the hands of fellow photographers. In an age that treats every camera like a disposable camera and every photo like an instant photo, KEH believes in making the best last. Gear that is: One-of-a-kind. Sustainable. Exchangeable. Groundtruth Camera Bags are made in a family-run Bluesign® certified manufacturer in Jakarta whose exemplary attitude towards worker wellbeing and sustainability sets them apart as a leader in their field.Employing workers from the local area prevents harmful family separation that is widespread within this industry, while shorter hours help create a healthy work/home balance. Peak Design has joined 1% for the Planet in 2016, committing to donate at least 1% of all revenue to grassroots environmental nonprofits. To date, they have donated over $4,500,000. This past year, they donated $853,500 to organizations including The Conservation Alliance, Climate Neutral, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, the Outdoor Alliance, and CalWild. Floating beds levitate guests to new levels of relaxation, while creating a more alluring and luxurious feel for hotel rooms. Convertible spaces feature modular furniture that can transform a living area into a sleeping space creating a living/working micro-suite from a hotel room. Biophilic design is used to increase connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions. Form Us With Love’s Picnic furniture is based on cosy gatherings around a campfire. + Halle uses responsibly sourced wood, 99% recyclable steel and foam & fabric that complies with Scandinavian standards. Ocean-bound plastics collected in areas that are the source of ocean plastic pollution are up-cycled into cute Light Soy lamps. Each lamp sold funds extra ocean cleanups equal to 2KG of plastic. Pavilions of the Origins was designed to bring clean air back into a setting by using living plants to detoxify the air. Plants grow within cuboid frames sitting on the terrace of a 3-storey house in Hanoi. Vital Impact’s fine art prints directly support grassroots organizations across the globe who work tirelessly to sustain our planet by preserving human and wildlife habitats. NOS Design in Mexico has created the Estrata Bench - a modular system of benches made with recycled Tetra Paks. Different parts can be configured to different lengths to suit the needs of a space.. Boa Safra seeks materials and finishes with low ecological impact. Furniture and interior designed pieces use wood and natural finishes. Their block table can be used as a dining table or desk. Fine Bedding's Smartdown Duvet is created from fibres made from recycled plastic bottles, uniquely spun and blown to simulate the hand-feel and warmth of natural down. Cotton cover, hand finished. Dutch research and design studio, The New Raw have created outdoor benches from recycled plastic waste and 3D printing. Water drainage and a solid foundation are integrated in the organic design. Climate Tile by Tredje Natur is a tile with small holes that allows water to flow underground into man-made aquifers. Stored water can be used to irrigate plants lining urban pathways. GamFratesi have taken the inspiration of a light filled glasshouse whilst maintaining contact with tropical nature in a café in Manila. The concept breaks down the boundaries between indoors and outdoors in a busy city setting. Shellworks have designed machines that turn waste lobster shells into bioplastic. The seafood waste contains chitin, an abundant biopolymer that could be used as an alternative to single use plastics. Grüne Erde produces high quality solid wood furniture from renewable natural materials, manufactured in its Austrian workshops and neighbouring EU countries. Each stylishly designed piece is embued with aesthetic longevity. Innov8 in India design beautifully crafted co-working spaces where people can create, connect, and grow their businesses. Traditional interiors are being replaced with bright colours and swings. Aectual Floors is an innovative 3D printed flooring system combined with traditional terrazzo. Offering customizable designs, environmentally friendly production and long lasting quality. Atelier Riri has created the Kiyakabin resort on Lombok, Indonesia from charred Teak timber. Traditional building methods used by the local Sasak ethnic group were incorporated in the modern yet low energy guest cabins. BIG’s (Bjarke Ingels Group) Swiss Audemars Piguet Hôtel Des Horlogers will have 5 zig-zagging room slabs that form a gentle ski slope, leading to the luxury watch manufacturer’s museum and local ski trails. Inside, sloping corridors organically connect rooms and services. Desso uses recovered plastic fishing nets to make its AirMaster carpet which improves air quality by capturing fine dust and volatile organic compounds (the cause of many allergies) through its unique structure and advanced filtering functionality. Thai company Biodegradable Pots manufacture a range of eco-friendly coir pots fashioned from coconut fibres. The pots come in a range of shapes and sizes to suit all gardening needs. Compostable and can be planted directly in the ground.