Interface is Designing for the Future with Carbon in Mind
With the climate crisis accelerating, designers and product manufacturers are prioritizing carbon to have a positive impact on the environment.
Author: Metropolis Partners
CannonDesign Takes a Holistic Approach to Contemporary Challenges
With Living-Centered, CannonDesign aims for a holistic practice that goes beyond spatial needs to make an impact on planet, people, and place.
Nelson Worldwide Prepares for the Hybrid Future
Whether its flexible work or a more meaningful commitment to personal growth, research shows young workers expect more out of their jobs. How can employers deliver?
The Functional Minimalism of System 1224
A display system that blends into any environment, System 1224 from B+N Industries elevates shelving.
6 Architectural Lighting Systems to Light Up Any Project
SONNEMAN— A Way of Light’s scalable lighting systems offer customizability and geometric creativity at any scale.
Pact, from Keilhauer, Is a Compact Solution for Any Work Style
Designed by Austrian Firm EOOS to support the "Thinker's Pose," the full collection includes ambidextrous swivel chairs, bench seating, and more.
A Breakthrough in Biophilic Lighting Design
LIGHTGLASS offers the first practical solution to bring the experience of daylight to windowless spaces.
16 Sustainability-Minded Products for Any Project
With high recycled content, carbon neutral processes, and red list–free ingredients, these products show that manufacturers are more invested in sustainability than ever.
10 Products from 2020 That Will Remain Relevant This Year
These recent releases address the needs of post-pandemic spaces by prioritizing cleanability, flexibility, and comfort.
Raising the Bar for Sustainable Ceilings
Armstrong AcoustiBuilt™ ceilings offer a sustainable combination of sound absorption and sound blocking.
The Global Impact of Material Transparency
Humanscale shows that material transparency and eliminating toxic ingredients have impacts that reach beyond the consumer.
Water Wise and Sustainably Made
A 76-story residential tower makes use of bathroom fixtures from Duravit that are sustainably made, efficient to operate, and elegant.
Transforming Ocean Plastic into Office Furniture Fabrics
In partnership with Duvaltex, Steelcase launches Intersection, a line of contract textiles made from salvaged marine plastic.
Sustainable From the Ground Up
With PVC-free carpet backing products as well as a commitment to recycling old carpet, Tarkett sets a new standard for sustainable flooring.
A Carbon-Neutral Chair Makes Interiors Greener
Keilhauer’s Sustainability Officer, Josie Abate, talks embodied carbon and circular design with Metropolis.
Ceramic Tile: The Past and Future of Healthy Design
Natural, non-toxic, non-porous, and durable enough to last several lifetimes, Italian ceramic tile is the material of choice for designers with an eye on wellness.
A Natural Landscape for Today’s Workplace
JP Lounge, a modular collection from Davis Furniture, offers flexibility and residential-inspired comfort.
Lochlyn: A Sophisticated System for Any Workplace
A storage, workstation, and space-division system, Lochlyn from National Office Furniture offers endless customization.
Remembering Ralph Saltzman
The Designtex founder, who passed away this year, is remembered as a textile innovator, facilitator of collaborations, and mentor to young designers.
Six New Lighting Options for Every Project
New products from Vibia show that lighting continues to evolve, putting design first.
