Human Spaces: Flooring & Design Blog by Interface

Why Ikigai is the Design Philosophy We All Need Right Now

March 24, 2021

Whether organising your way to happiness or embracing hygge, the Danish philosophy of cosy living, it always seems that just when you catch up to a design craze, insiders are already on to the next. So while the ascendance of Ikigai was intriguing, skepticism seemed wise. Ikigai, which translates to “having a purpose” in English, is of Japanese origin, associated with the feeling of self-fulfillment earned by pursuing a meaningful life. Today, it’s being embraced by the creative community.

COP26 and the Built Environment

February 12, 2021

Climate change is the biggest long-term issue for our planet and 2021 is a pivotal year in our response. Despite stories circulating around about temporary reductions in carbon emissions in 2020, the challenges posed by global warming remain and are more pressing as than ever before.

Pantone Colour of the Year 2021: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating

January 12, 2021

After a turbulent 2020, it seems like everyone is looking for the new year to provide stability and optimism. And this desire is certainly reflected in Pantone’s choice for its Colour of the Year 2021. This year, not only do we have one colour but two – Ultimate Gray and Illuminating!

Reflections on the 5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement

January 5, 2021

Last month we celebrated the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, where the goal set was to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably 1.5 degrees Celsius. Recent data from the World Meteorological Organization notes we are not headed in the right direction with carbon dioxide levels set to continue at record numbers

A strategic framework for businesses to reach net zero

December 11, 2020

On the eve of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement anniversary we are once again proud to partner with CISL in knowledge sharing to support the development of climate neutral business planning framework

Why LCA and EPD Matters

December 4, 2020

Our carbon footprint, which is responsible for global warming, is created by the volume of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted by the products and services we consume

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Embodied carbon – from challenge to opportunity

October 27, 2020

To let the dream of thriving real green urban city space become true, we must uncover at least a key blind spot in the built environment: embodied carbon emissions.

Redefining Metrics for a Carbon Negative Future

October 21, 2020

Here at Interface, we recently released our 2019 Sustainability Highlights, which convey much of the progress we’ve made toward minimizing our environmental impact since we began tracking key metrics in 1996.

NY+LON Streets Design Inspiration

October 5, 2020

Our NY+LON Streets collection is inspired by city streets, interconnectivity and familiar industrial architecture.

Turn down the heat: Why carbon matters to us all

September 3, 2020

Carbon itself is neither good nor bad. It is a question of how we understand it and how we use it. The decisions we make now can, and will, change the legacy we leave for future generations. 

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