8 Highlights from IDS20
At the show in Toronto last week, designers examined the intersection of living, working, and wellness.
Products
Das Haus 2020 Carefully Blends Outdoors with In
At this year’s installation by MUT Design, products took inspiration from al fresco living, material research, and…the gym.
9 Highlights from CES 2020: Metropolis’s Picks from the Innovation Awards
From road traffic safety to the female orgasm, a slew of contemporary issues found possible solutions at CES this year.
More Good than Harm: How Humanscale Reduced Carbon Emissions with a Lightbulb
The company is exploring every avenue to offset the carbon footprint of its manufacturing and operations—and then going further.
3 Low-Carbon Products to Add to Your Toolkit
A range of new options can help architects and designers who are working to lower the embodied carbon footprint of their projects.
Kitchens & Baths 2020: The Best Projects, Products, and Technology
This special supplement from Metropolis is a handy guide to the best in kitchens and baths this year, including a preview of KBIS and IBS 2020.
Annabelle Selldorf on Compressed Earth Bricks
The architect discusses her fascination with this ancient and eco-friendly building material.
A New Chair Tests Magnesium's Potential
The Vela Chair from Magis shows how the high performance metal stacks up against plastic.
Deliberate Progress: Teknion's Products Curb Textile Waste
Teknion advances sustainability at both the individual and corporate level, finding the opportunities and choosing the right initiatives to not just to expand the narrative, but also the reality of sustainability
At Tel Aviv University, a New Science Building Looks—and Acts—Like a Cloud
A salutation to the two science departments it holds, the Check Point Building’s ephemeral form contrasts with the campus’s more orthogonal buildings.
Finding Inspiration from Natural Quartz
Cambria’s technical services team helps architects and designers find novel uses for quartz surfaces.
11 Chic Alternatives to Vinyl Wallcoverings
Recent releases from Carnegie Fabrics and Maharam Design Studio up the ante for sustainable interiors.
Steady Change: Shaw Contract Designs Products for Multiple Lifecycles
The manufacturer has been committed to the Cradle to Cradle design philosophy, which embraces using recycled materials, for more than two decades.
Human Centered: Planet-Friendly Lighting, Designed for People
Lutron focuses on sustainability strategies with a people-first approach, where energy savings are part of an overall plan.
Full Circle: Aquafil Makes the Next Generation of Recycled Fabric
With its signature ECONYL® product and carpet recycling efforts, Aquafil is raising the bar for what recycled fibers can do.
Comprehensive Strategy: From Recycling Programs to Product Development
Building on a long legacy of environmental responsibility, Armstrong is pursuing the highest standards of sustainability across its extensive portfolio.
The Path to Positive: LightArt Takes on the Living Product Challenge
Through recycling programs and red list–free products, LightArt is setting itself up for its next goal, making products that are beneficial to the environment.
New Glass Products from AGC Unite Clarity and Performance
Low-iron glass and low-e coatings combine to bring architects and designers another tool in the effort to balance appearance, daylight and energy efficiency.
Material Insights: Being Green Goes Beyond Product Development
3form shows its commitment to sustainability by pushing the envelope on recycled materials and being transparent about its progress.
Better Lighting for Better Learning
Human centric lighting helps colleges and universities keep students and teachers happy and support their wellbeing.
