Designing with Climate in Mind
July 2, 2020
How can we truly design with climate in mind? Our podcast, hosted by Regional Sustainability Manager Jon Khoo, takes an in-depth look into the ever-evolving world of sustainable design.
Interface
Interface, Inc. is a global commercial flooring company with an integrated collection of carpet tiles and resilient flooring, including luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and nora® rubber flooring. Our modular system helps customers create beautiful interior spaces which positively impact the people who use them and our planet.
Our mission, Climate Take Back™, invites other companies to join us as we commit to running our business in a way that is restorative to the planet and creates a climate fit for life.
Paris, the Green Oasis
June 23, 2020
The Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and the Arc de Triomphe shape the Paris skyline. Lesser known are the chic green spaces that form part of the “Objective: 100 hectares” initiative. Launched in 2016 it aimed is to plant greenery on 100 hectares of building space by the end of 2020.
Serpentine Pavillon 2020
June 9, 2020
The pavilion is made mainly from cork and custom-made K-Briq modules, which consist of 90% recycled construction and demolition waste, and are manufactured without a burning process.
A Zero Waste Town
May 26, 2020
The small, tranquil village of Kamikatsu is located on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and is aiming to become the world’s first waste-free community by the end of 2020.
Innovative building: Carbon absorbing curtain
May 12, 2020
One of the main reasons for global warming and progressive climate change is the increased volumes of carbon in the atmosphere. ecoLogicStudio, based in London, working alongside the EU initiative for climate innovations Climate-KIC, has developed a building sheath based on algae.
Surprises at Stockholm Furniture Fair
March 2, 2020
For Interface, our Look Both Ways collection was right in step with trends at SFF, featuring muted warm colours and mineral tones, combined with a textural touch. And of course, sustainability and transparency are always part of our products and business.
Elevating Student Health and Engagement at A.B. Paterson College
February 5, 2020
When the opportunity arose to expand A.B. Paterson College’s main facility, administrators wanted to set a new benchmark in design innovation and technology for an active and healthy learning environment.
Beautiful Thinking: Peldon Rose’s Story
December 28, 2019
Workplace interior specialists, Peldon Rose, believe that beautiful thinking means taking inspiration from natural surroundings to create more positive, engaging and enjoyable spaces to work.
Beautiful Thinking: Bureo’s Story
December 22, 2019
Beautiful Thinking is using waste from oceans and beaches to make skateboards and carpet tiles. California/Chile-based Bureo was founded to do just that.
Beautiful Thinking: Melissa Sterry’s Story
November 15, 2019
By imitating nature and reworking it for use in design, we can create built environments that are more resilient and self-sufficient, while making a conscious effort towards sustainable manufacturing.