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Creating a Home from Home for Students

Creating a Home from Home for Students

April 6, 2022

As students and staff return to in-person learning, there’s never been a better time for universities to make sure campuses are best supporting those who use them. Having become used to home comforts, students’ expectations of learning spaces have altered. We know they are now looking for warm, welcoming spaces that help to alleviate anxieties and provide comfort, while also sparking creativity and encouraging collaboration.

Salesforce Global Design Standard Drives Supply Chain Carbon Reduction
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Salesforce Global Design Standard Drives Supply Chain Carbon Reduction

March 28, 2022

In September 2021, Salesforce announced it reached net zero emissions across its entire value chain and achieved 100% renewable energy for its global operations. This announcement came well ahead of its projected goal of 2030. Reducing infrastructure emissions was a key area of focus for achieving Salesforce’s net-zero goal. To help it get there, the company…

Meet the Team Behind our Designs: Jennifer Schwerdtfeger

Meet the Team Behind our Designs: Jennifer Schwerdtfeger

March 21, 2022

If you’ve ever looked at our products and wondered about the people who designed them, you’re in the right place. In this new blog series, we’ll be catching up with members of the Interface Design Studio from across the world. First up is Jennifer (or Jenny) Schwerdtfeger, who shares insight into her role within the Design & Development team.

Striving for a Positive Learning Environment
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Striving for a Positive Learning Environment

February 16, 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.

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Oliver Heath

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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