From Snøhetta to Han Chong, Andreas Kostopoulos, Nagami, JamesPlumb, Nina+Co, MRDK, FADAA – today designers and brands are taking steps towards sustainable retail design by seamlessly using a natural material palette.Effortlessly bridging the gap and pushing the boundaries of material use and circularity, every choice is aimed at minimizing waste or reviving waste products.For instance
Register/Submit Deadline: Thursday, May 25, 202311:55 PMBST Premise: The theme for this competition is “Resilient Communities” and it is inspired by the trending topics of sustainability, circular economy, and social equity. The competition is open to all architects, designers, and students who are interested in creating innovative solutions to the challenges of the 21st century. By
Celebrating 90 years of play – LEGO was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen in Denmark and is now one of the most successful game brands in marketing history. Named after the Danish phrase “leg godt” (play well) – it’s come a long way from a small carpenter’s workshop to a global, modern enterprise
At DesignWanted we enjoy a good play on words, especially when it comes to design. That’s why we’re fans of the moniker of Stockholm-based design studio Form Us With Love (FUWL), which playfully swaps out “From” with “Form”, underscoring the importance of form as an essential pillar of design. And while we’ve already featured past articles
A bet on sustainability and care for people. This was the founding principle of Doimo Cucine in 1994. Three decades later the brand is still on the same path, with a deepening concern for the planet’s health and the men and women involved in their activities: from employees to end users. Aspen anta has been developed
While a vacation to Europe often inspires images of days meandering cobblestoned streets in historic towns, these sustainable European cabins offer a different way to visit the continent. Just imagine, you could wake up to 360-degree views of a Swedish fjord or spend an evening admiring the birds in a suspended cabin in Belgium. Located
ECA has a strong connection with the Venice Biennale of Architecture. This year’s theme will be the “Laboratory of the Future” with a focus on Africa, decarbonisation , climate justice and architecture’s ability to negotiate between and across boundaries in a world that is beginning the feel
You are well aware that air pollution is dangerous for your health, but you might not know that estimated 4.2 million deaths in 1 year are due to contaminated air, about 90 per cent of them in low to middle-income countries, according to the World Health Organization. IKEA is addressing this menace with sustainable home
The Bug Factory manufactures eco-growing pods designed for people’s homes that harness insect power to recycle food waste and convert it into pet food and plant fertilizer. The pods are manufactured from recycled British fridge and freezers and aim to empower consumers to create their own affordable, sustainable and continuous source of animal feed while
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