Sourcing for Commercial-Grade Home Office Setups
With remote work likely remaining a permanent feature in our future workforce, companies can support their employees with proper equipment.
Products
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.
Debunking Common Misconceptions Surrounding Materials and Cleanability
Health and wellness expert Rod Vickroy provides some guidelines for selecting the right materials for different projects’ cleaning needs.
What They're Specifying: Heather Dubbeldam
The Dubbeldam Architecture + Design principal selects lighting, surfacing, and furniture for the modern workplace.
Raising the Bar for Sustainable Ceilings
Armstrong AcoustiBuilt™ ceilings offer a sustainable combination of sound absorption and sound blocking.
Divert By Design: 14 Products Made With Recycled Content
Manufacturers are starting to normalize products with recycled content at a higher rate than ever, in their quest to reduce carbon emissions and curb waste.
Women-Led Manufacturers Are Modeling Innovative Ways to Engage Designers
Collectively, these companies are ushering in a new era of intuitive, fast, user-friendly models for business.
From Experimental Products to Immersive Interiors, Masquespacio Hones a Nonconformist Approach
Despite far-reaching influences, the Valencia, Spain–based creative consultancy is grounded by local materials and collaborators.
Xorel Continues to Delight and Inspire
Carnegie’s signature wallcovering began as an alternative to PVC. Four decades on, it has become much more.
A Lounge Collection Punches Above its Weight
Eklund, from National Office Furniture, is the flexible and stylish solution today's unconventional workspaces require.
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.
Material Bank Now Offers 100% Carbon Neutral Shipping
The innovative company continues to develop low-carbon solutions to minimize the environmental impact of sampling.
Metropolis Gift Guide 2020: Wares + Wearables
This holiday season, Metropolis's editors are highlighting our recommendations for the best design-minded gifts.
What They’re Specifying: D.B. Kim
The noted hospitality designer selects colors, textures, and forms that inspire timeless comfort and peace.
