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.
Author: Metropolis Partners
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.
The Organic Origins of Marset’s Dipping Light
How a designer’s experiments with paint, and a manufacturer’s curiosity created a smash-hit.
Spanish Ceramics Build a Legacy of Design
Focused on the future, Tile of Spain enhances its digital offerings to stay connected with the North American design industry.
ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon Charts a Course for the Circular Economy
Reducing the global warming impact of nylon by 90 percent, ECONYL® by Aquafil rethinks product lifecycle.
Fall Product Showcase: The Best of New York City
As the epicenter of the design industry in the United States, New York City's design districts offer the best materials, fixtures, appliances, and inspiration for your next project.
Hybrid Textiles Offer Performance and Comfort
Tekloom, introduced by Mayer Fabrics, fuses a coating to a woven fabric, providing a traditional handfeel in a textile that’s ideal for high-traffic conditions.
How Metal Fabrics Bring Architectural Visions to Life
40 years after Dominique Perrault’s French National Library, metal fabrics continue to evolve, shaping contemporary architecture around the world.
A New Line of Textiles Seek to Make Hospitals Healthier
With increased cleanability and silver ion anti-microbial technology, Ensemble from Arc-Com supports healthier hospitals initiative.
