Craftsman Gareth Neal has revealed his Of Cuts furniture series made from unused wood off-cuts, demonstrating his mission to reduce waste wood within the timber industry. From his East London design and craft studio, Gareth Neal works hands-on and combines…
At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) World Leaders Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres insisted that “we must keep the goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius alive”. The goal has been set to reduce global emissions by 45% by 2030,…
In collaboration with Exmoor wool farmers, Vispring has introduced its luxurious, limited edition Lana mattress filled with the naturally renewable wool from one of Britain’s oldest native sheep breeds. The luxury bedmakers are using the fine quality Exmoor Horn wool…
A shortlist of 17 sustainable projects from around the world will be exhibited in the ‘Build Better Now’ Virtual Pavilion taking place during the UN’s Climate Conference COP26 in Glasgow. Focusing on the built environment, the COP26 Virtual Pavilion hopes…
Designed using LED technology and repairable materials, the Muse is the first portable light by eco-conscious lighting brand Tala. It is made from a combination of brass, aluminium, and borosilicate glass to ensure it is built to last. Its timeless…
Koto has introduced Sora House in the UK, adding to its offering of sustainable modular buildings and furthering its aim to actively contribute to carbon reduction. Built off-site using locally sourced timbers, the design-led modular building comes in 2, 3,…
Organically sourced clay and oak have been used to create the Lur collection of containers by French design brand Alki in collaboration with family-run Goicoechea Pottery. Seeking to support a local company and celebrate their expertise, it was a natural…
Pioneering a new approach, the founders of Grain have announced a ‘No New Product’ campaign in a bid to tackle the detrimental impact that fast furniture is having on our planet. Co-founders of the sustainable furniture brand, Robin Tyler and…
Five pioneering winners have been awarded the Earthshot Prize for their ground-breaking solutions to the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet. The prestigious environmental Earthshot Prize, launched by Prince William through his Royal Foundation charity, has gifted £1million in prize…
Kingston University’s Town House by Grafton Architects has been named the winner of the 25th RIBA Stirling Prize. Town House was one of six structures on this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist, winning the highest accolade in architecture for its…
One giant leap in technology innovation, the ‘Los Angeles’ by Swedish audio brand Urbanista are the first-ever self-charging, wireless active noise-cancelling headphones. Offering an entirely new way to listen to your favourite content on to go, from music to podcasts,…
Family-owned Danish design brand Skagerak has announced its Forest Initiative, pledging to plant 90,000 trees on the 42 hectares of land they own in North Jutland in spring 2022. The Skagerak Forest Initiative will involve the planting of trees across…
Future City Garden, a unique-themed installation by Chetwoods Architects, welcomes delegates at the 15th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) this October in Kumming, China. Lead architect Laurie Chetwood set out to stimulate and educate with the 3,000 metre-squared art installation which…
Water is at the centre of sustainable development and an ever-lasting inspiration for GROHE who put eco-conscious design at the forefront of product development. The leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings wants to bring the “pure…
“My happy place is a piece of land in New Zealand that we are regenerating with native trees – it’s our carbon offset project.” Mark Elmore, Vice President Design and Brand at Fisher & Paykel Appliances. The pioneering spirit of…
