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.
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.
November 20, 2019
Did you know that the building sector is the world’s single largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs)? Architects and designers have a huge opportunity to specify products that promote green chemistry, a circular economy, and a healthier climate. Seem impossible? With the right knowledge and tools, it’s easier than you might think.
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.
November 13, 2019
Once a year, our design team puts our heads together to discuss colour trends. We are constantly observing endless sources of colour to inspire us for the next 12 months.
October 28, 2019
Interface has declared success on Mission Zero, our goal to reduce our environmental footprint and have no negative impact on the planet by 2020. Out of the vision for zero impact, has come a ripple effect of our efforts inspiring other companies, including Walmart.
October 28, 2019
One drop of water in a still pond transfers energy to surrounding water molecules and produces a series of rings or ripples. Much like this one drop of water, a human action also triggers an effect – positive or negative. For Interface, our goal to have zero impact on the planet by 2020 has had measurable results not only for our business, but also for others.
October 28, 2019
If one were to look for a company that traversed the greatest arc of environmental transformation in the past 25 years, it would be Interface. And if they have any overriding teaching for the rest of the world, it would be how to set goals.
October 22, 2019
Biophilia is a concept which proposes that human beings share an innate attraction to nature and natural processes, benefiting from its restorative presence.
October 19, 2019
Discover how +Positive spaces like Friends of the Earth’s workspace empower employees to reach their full potential as they leave lasting impact
October 7, 2019
The office encourages colleagues and customers to move fluidly across the space to create an explorative and immersive experience. We’ve drawn on our family of products to create alternating textures and patterns to take people on a journey through shared working areas, breakout zones, more traditional workspaces and meeting rooms.
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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