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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”

Architizer

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. It is estimated that 8% of global carbon emissions are caused by the manufacture of cement, the binding agent in concrete.

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Designers experiment with traditional tile-making techniques for Pentagram x Huguet collection

Deezen

Partners at design consultancy Pentagram have created a collection of contemporary tiles and objects for Mallorcan tile brand Huguet, which is on show at London Design Festival and includes glow-in-the-dark tiles. The project was conceived by Astrid Stavro, who created tiles with sustainable materials.

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Three Swiss design brands present sustainable products in San Francisco

Deezen

Recognised at the international event for their pioneering attitude to the design, the three brands aim to have sustainability and circular economic values at the forefront of their creative processes. YVY is a fashion label founded by designer Yvonne Reichmuth in 2015, which designs and manufactures leather goods in Zurich.

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How to create luxurious and tactile contemporary interiors with leather | News | Architonic

Architonic

There are, however, sustainable arguments in favour of the material. In fact, leather manufacturers argue that as the material is simply a by-product of the meat industry, and with vegetable-tanning techniques taking over from chrome tanning, leather is now one of the greenest materials around.

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Ten iconic designs that have been reissued for contemporary interiors

Deezen

Also included is a contemporary release of Ib Kofod-Larsen's 1953 Penguin Chair by MENU , Plank and Konstantin Grcic 's stackable Miura stool from 2005 and Verner Panton 's Easy Sofa and pouf by Verpan originally designed in 1964. The post Ten iconic designs that have been reissued for contemporary interiors appeared first on Dezeen.

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Award-winning Word on Woods podcast returns for fourth season

Deezen

Word on Woods podcast focuses on "unexpected and timely" topics, with each episode including an interview with a leading designer, architect, manufacturer or forestry expert. The premier will examine the material's potential and how contemporary designers are using it in "experimental and playful directions". Photo by Benjamin Lund.

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In conversation with: Michael Mulhall, Director of Sales, Dernier & Hamlyn

Hotel Designs

We were working almost throughout because you can’t manufacture physical products by hand remotely. And, like many others, we are striving to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly. HD: What has changed for the company post pandemic? MM: In terms of what we do day to day very little. HD: What’s in your factory currently?