Sustainable design
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Hermitage Mews is a net-zero family of homes in London’s Crystal Palace
Hermitage Mews by Gbolade Design Studio is a sustainable residential complex in south London's Crystal Palace, conceived to be green and contextual
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Sustainable architecture: 43 innovative and inspiring building designs
This is sustainable architecture at its best: from amazing abodes to centres of care and hard-working offices, these buildings not only look good but also do good
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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This new all-natural sofa is made with cork leftover from the production of wine stoppers
Isomi’s ‘Tejo’ sofa is constructed entirely of natural materials and features a modular, experimental design
By Tianna Williams Published
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Cult 1960s boutique Granny Takes A Trip gets a sustainable reboot
Founded on King’s Road in 1966, ‘radically creative’ fashion store Granny Takes A Trip is being reimagined for a new generation. Dal Chodha takes a closer look
By Dal Chodha Published
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New Mater tables by Patricia Urquiola are made from recycled coffee beans
The Alder collection of tables by Patricia Urquiola for Mater make their debut at Milan Design Week 2024, and are made of a specially-developed material made from recycled coffee beans
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Discover the vegan skincare brand suited to your skin type
Our edit of vegan skincare brands reviews the most effective formulations for every skin type, age, and budget
By Mary Cleary Published
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Slot House sets a high bar for sustainable architecture in Utah
Slot House, an energy-efficient mountain retreat in Utah, by local practice Klima Architecture, sets the bar high
By Eva Hagberg Published
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Spruce house offers a minimalist take on sustainable architecture
Spruce House, London practice Ao-ft’s debut project, is a carefully crafted timber house that perfectly slots into its urban landscape
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Material Cultures workshops support shift towards sustainable building practices
Material Cultures workshops explore new approaches to promote sustainability in the construction industry
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Discover Plastic Free: the new online destination for alternative materials
Plastic Free is a new portal for creatives looking to explore alternatives to plastic in their work
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Is ProxyAddress architecture’s answer to solving homelessness?
ProxyAddress founder Chris Hildrey talks to us about architecture changing the world, and his pioneering initiative to help solve homelessness
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Vinu Daniel on the glory of garbage in architecture and Chuzhi House
With an ethos of reuse and local sourcing, architect Vinu Daniel of Wallmakers is rewriting the rulebook for sustainable architecture and wins Best Earth Builder at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023
By Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar Published
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Shellmet: the helmet made from waste scallop shells
Shellmet is a new helmet design by TBWA\Hakuhodo’s creative team and Osaka-based Koushi Chemical Industry Co, made using Hokkaido’s discarded scallop shells
By Jens H Jensen Published
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Wentz presents innovative furniture incorporating ocean plastic waste
The ‘Mar’ collection by Guilherme Wentz is informed by the sea and features computerised 3D-weaving techniques to transform ocean-borne plastic
By Scott Mitchem Published
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CSM graduate proves the future of colour, for make-up and more, is rooted in fungi
Designer, biomolecular scientist, and Central Saint Martins graduate Jesse Adler is using fungi to create make-up pigments that offer a renewable alternative to fossil fuel-derived dyes
By Mary Cleary Published
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Hive Earth leads the charge in contemporary building with earth
Hive Earth from Ghana is part of our series of profiles of architects, spatial designers and builders shaping West Africa's architectural future
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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BITE Studios: ‘We want to have a brand which makes an impact’
BITE Studios is marrying sustainable textiles – from seaweed fabric to pea silk – with designs by a team including alumni of Proenza Schouler and Acne Studios
By Tilly Macalister-Smith Published
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Kéré Architecture’s Uganda community centre provides safety and opportunity
A Uganda community centre created by Kéré Architecture was designed with development in mind
By Martha Elliott Published
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Vélosophy refuses to reinvent the wheel with the best of basic biking
There's nothing newfangled about the look of these timeless Swedish bikes – and that's exactly why we love them
By Luke Halls Last updated
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Is Pink Fish restaurant Norway’s healthy, sustainable answer to McDonald’s?
By Clare Dowdy Last updated
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Switch off at Nine Yard Studio’s WiFi-free River Cabins in Canada
Renowned for its postcard-perfect beaches and forests, Nine Yards Studio prioritised the preservation of Prince Edward Island's idyllic environment throughout the design of its River Cabins
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Ovie smart kitchen gadgets: the future of cooking is in connected technology
By Michael Yeung Last updated
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Myro fights plastic waste with its totally tubular deodorant alternative
By Elly Parsons Last updated
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Studiomama shakes up urban planning with a micro-city in the heart of Milan
By Nargess Banks Last updated
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New digital platform Goodee connects conscious consumers with ethical makers
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Vionnet and Marc Quinn collaborate on a sustainable fashion collection
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
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Meet Baume: the future-proof watch brand making sustainable design good for business
By Elly Parsons Last updated