In a rethinking of the traditional brick, Eco Outdoor has expanded its range with the launch of Mano Bricks, a handcrafted collection made using raw and natural materials. The name Mano, the Italian word for hand, reflects the artisan craftsmanship…
Calling on the worldwide design community to unite, Design For Planet Festival returns (from 17th – 18th October 2023) for its third edition and will champion design innovation and advocacy in the face of the climate crisis. This year’s theme…
Inclume Architects has prefabricated Hide, a minimal timber-built cabin to encourage walkers and nature lovers alike to pause and observe nature and wildlife. Nestled in the remote woodlands of Thetford in England, the Hide cabin is a protective enclosure, which…
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has just released its fifth edition of the Advancing Net Zero Status report, highlighting breakthrough action being taken now to decarbonise the built environment. The report includes examples of industry collaboration and accelerated action,…
Reset Materials, a thought-provoking exhibition that has recently opened at Copenhagen Contemporary, presents biogenic, renewable, and recycled materials as essential building materials for a sustainable, low-carbon future. The Copenhagen-based art centre hosts the showcase of architectural fragments made from 10…
The five winners of the UK Passivhaus Awards have been announced, revealing projects that exemplify the best in Passivhaus design and construction, meeting the gold standard of energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. Chosen from an impressive shortlist, the winning projects…
Exploring construction and architecture in the age of climate crisis, the new showcase How to Build a Low-Carbon Home at the Design Museum in London explores three ancient materials that are vital for our future. This new display takes a…
Welcome to Enki’s Eco Edit: July 2023, our monthly sustainable lifestyle news series which includes a round-up of the best eco-friendly brands, shopping ideas, things to see and do, and places to visit. This month, we take a look at…
Mecanoo and Meng Architects, in collaboration with LOLA Landscape Architects, have won an international design competition with their sustainability first proposal for the Shenzhen Guangming Scientist Valley. Featuring a series of intersecting linear wood structures, the proposal titled Scientific Forest…
Designed by research-based design studio Formafantasma, the Garden Futures exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum in Germany explores how ecological, historical, political, and social factors have shaped our gardens. The ‘Garden Futures: Designing with Nature’ exhibition investigates the history and…
An abandoned, 60-metre deep sand quarry in Milan is set to be repurposed by MAST, creating a nature retreat comprised of floating buildings and islands called Centroparco. Located at the centre of the Segrate district on the outskirts of Milan,…
Welcome to Enki’s Eco Edit: June 2023, our monthly sustainable lifestyle news series which will round-up our curated selection of the best eco-friendly brands, shopping ideas, and sustainable places to visit. This month, we discover an online destination that edits…
On World Ocean Day 2023 (8th June), Patagonia launched Protect our Ocean, a global environmental campaign and a call to focus on marine protection and restoration. Through a series of films, an online presence, petition, and events across Europe, Patagonia…
Bringing a whole host of nature-based design to the heart of the countryside, Planted Country 2023 returns to Stourhead for its second edition with a high-calibre talks programme, workshops, and a botanical market. Taking place from 9th – 11th June 2023,…
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