March 15, 2022
The world of sustainability and climate change can seem complex with its many terms and interpretations, in the Sustainability Unravelled series, we take a key term or trend, break it down to the key facts and provide ideas on the best questions to ask to compare products and services accurately.
March 15, 2022
As the dust settles from the Glasgow Climate Pact and COP26 and there’s a renewed sense of urgency to design paths to net zero and beyond, it’s never been more important to democratise the new ideas and solutions to protect our planet.
February 11, 2022
The new, wooden-structured, integrated Vehmaa School was completed at the beginning of the autumn semester of 2019. About 200 students from grades 1 to 9 have been able to begin their studies at the school’s new premises. The facilities are designed to accommodate a total of 250 pupils. Here, modern learning and working environments have been created, which is reflected in the facilities equipment and teaching methods.
December 21, 2021
Architect/ Designer: Baldasso Cortese Project: St James Catholic Primary School, Brighton, VIC, Australia Segment: Education Products: World Woven: WW860 Charcoal Tweed. World Woven: WW865 in a selection of colours (Fuchsia Warp, Moorland Warp, Highland Warp). LVT Set Collection: Textured Woodgrains in Antique Light Oak Project Size: 235m2 Located in Brighton, Victoria, St James Catholic Primary School has recently…
December 20, 2021
Situated in Adelaide’s historic suburb of Kensington, Pembroke Middle School is an innovative, multi-storey education facility spanning over 6,544m2. Designed by Grieve Gillett Andersen, the space features three distinct neighbourhoods: Art, Science and Technology. Centred around a light-filled atrium as its town square, this school brings to life the idea of a “learning village”.
October 14, 2021
Over the last four years we have been investigating the many benefits that a human centred design approach can offer, focusing on human connections to nature through the evolutionary approach of Biophilic Design. Much of what affects whether design is beneficial or not, comes down to our sensory experiences of spaces.
October 10, 2021
COVID-19 has put wellbeing at the top of everyone’s priorities and this comes to the forefront now more than ever when it comes to workplace design. The pandemic is reshaping the future of the workplace, and while it is difficult to predict in our ever-changing environment, at least the comfort level of employees can begin…
August 5, 2021
There is perhaps no more important space to harness the power of good design than in that of education. When children have a positive experience of education at an early age, it inspires and stimulates them, and can ignite a passion for learning.
August 3, 2021
Architect: AJ+C Project: Urbanest Student Accommodation, NSW, Australia Segment: Education Product: Carpet Tile: Human Nature, Urban Retreat, On Line. LVT: Textured Woodgrains Sydney is one of the world’s most attractive cities to live in. Welcoming a large number of students to its range of educational institutions that are looking for a home away from home,…
August 3, 2021
Architect: Gray Puksand Project: Greenway Views Seniors’ Living Village, ACT, Australia Segment: Education Products: Carpet Tile: World Woven 1m x 1m. LVT: Woodgrains – Antique Light Oak, Ash Walnut, Chestnut, Dark Walnut. Stones – Cool Marble Project Size: 16,905 sqm Gray Puksand’s design for LDK Healthcare and Cromwell Property of Canberra’s Greenway Views Seniors’ Living…
As a leading figure in biophilic design, Oliver is working with global modular flooring manufacturer Interface to raise the awareness of the benefits of design inspired by nature. A prominent thinker in the architecture industry and owner of Heath Design Ltd, Oliver is also a writer and TV presenter.
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Jon Khoo 
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