Sustainability
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Knoll Increased the Percentage of U.S. Forest Stewardship Council–Certified Wood in its Furnishings. Here’s why that Matters.
A collection designed by David Rockwell demonstrates a broader adoption of sustainable forestry practices in the furnishings industry….
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The Inaugural Helsinki Biennial Provides A Blueprint for Sustainable Affairs
Global art fairs are notorious for their carbon footprint—the Helsinki Biennial takes serious precautions for environmental…
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Biodegradable and Renewable Polyurethane Is Around the Corner
Scientists are slowly weaning polyurethane, an omnipresent polymer, away from reliance on fossil…
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11 New Product Launches for Work-Life Balance
Through modular, flexible design, these product la…
Profiles
For Kurt Merki Jr., Creative Confidence Lands a Dream Partnership
Shaped by his bi-cultural upbringing, the Studio K…
Projects
After Two Decades Vacant, Manhattan’s Dickey House Will Reopen as a Public School
Providing a unique approach to historic preservati…
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For an Engineer and a Photographer Beirut’s Damaged Grain Silos Are a Source of Consternation and Fascination
In the aftermath of the massive explosion that sho…
Profiles
For Iris Wang, Major Collaborations Show Persistence Pays Off
The founder and artistic director of fabric brand …
Profiles
For Ghanaian Textile Designer Chrissa Amuah, Storytelling is Everything
The creative director and founder AMWA Designs has…
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A New Platform for Small Brands Is Shaking up Sustainability Certification
Sustainability Check from the Los Angeles-based multi-line agency Denvir Enterprises offers smaller sustainability-minded brands an alternative to costly product certifications.
Projects
Finegold Alexander Breathes New Life into Former Churches
The Boston-based architecture firm’s portfolio features multiple church conversions into luxury residences.
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After 2020, Designing For Indoor Air Quality Will Never Be the Same
In a year marked by airborne pathogens and wildfires, how should HVAC systems evolve to protect us from dangers lurking both inside and out?
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Knoll Increased the Percentage of U.S. Forest Stewardship Council–Certified Wood in its Furnishings. Here’s why that Matters.
A collection designed by David Rockwell demonstrat…
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A Pioneering Exhibition Will Showcase Contemporary Indigenous Architecture
Embracing “placeknowing” as a process to under…
Projects
El Perdido Hotel Highlights Agricultural Ties Amid Escalating Development
The recently completed hotel is the Guadalajara-ba…
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Six Initiatives Model Ways to Practice True Design Justice
Across the globe, architects, designers, and plann…
Projects
In Amsterdam, a Socially Conscious Housing Development Takes Formal Inspiration from the Past
Marcel Lok and Korth Tielens Architects designed a…
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The Inaugural Helsinki Biennial Provides A Blueprint for Sustainable Affairs
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