Human Spaces: Flooring & Design Blog by Interface

Interface Makes a Splash at Whipsnade Aquarium

January 13, 2022

Sustainable flooring manufacturer, Interface, and The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) share a commitment to improving the natural environment and creating a climate-conscious world. Their partnership began in 2012 through Net-Works® which was set up to tackle the environmental problem of discarded fishing nets in some of the world’s poorest coastal communities. So, when it came to the ZSL’s latest project, its new aquarium at Whipsnade Zoo, Interface was the perfect choice.

Inspiration Behind the Woven Gradience Collection

January 10, 2022

We have recently introduced the latest collection in our portfolio of design-led products, Woven Gradience. Combining naturally-inspired colours with soft, muted greys, the collection has been designed to celebrate our connection to nature through colour.

Sustainability Unravelled: How We Became Carbon Neutral

January 5, 2022

Interface is now a Carbon Neutral Enterprise. In other words: we’re a carbon neutral company making carbon neutral products. As our CEO, Laurel Hurd, puts it: “Now everything we do, every aspect of our business, is carbon neutral. We have worked tirelessly to radically decarbonise, tapping into our culture of innovation and design, resulting in…

Sustainability

Beyond COP26 – An Action Plan for Change

December 13, 2021

How will the construction sector, which currently accounts for almost 40 per cent of global CO2 emissions, contribute to the latest environmental targets? An online seminar hosted by Interface considered this important question and how different stake holders within the industry can adopt and drive change.

Sustainability

Demystifying Science Based Targets

November 24, 2021

Here at Interface, we are passionate about our commitment to creating a climate fit for life and our mission to reverse global warming. We realize that some of the terms related to our goals use technical or niche language that we don’t use every day, so we’d like to provide a deeper dive into what some of our latest initiatives really mean.

Climate Take Back

Human-centred Design takes the Lead for Liquid PR Refresh

Case Study

Human-centred Design takes the Lead for Liquid PR Refresh

November 15, 2021

When replacing the flooring, the agency had a clear brief in mind: to create the very best working environment for its team. The company is made up of PR professionals, designers and marketers, all with differing requirements from their workspace

COP26 – Why I’m Remaining a Stubborn Optimist

November 5, 2021

At COP26 I’m seeing a trend for stubborn optimism amongst the delegates. To me, stubborn optimism requires balancing reality, hope and conviction. The science is clear on the increase in greenhouse gas emissions (including carbon) and that temperatures are rising – businesses, governments and society have to respond

Sustainability

COP26 – Our Predictions

October 27, 2021

COP26 will be the first time that governments will discuss their progress and are likely to find themselves challenged and asked to increase their level of ambition. In many ways – it is a report card for the planet – where governments will be assessed on attainment and effort.

Designing for Cognitive & Sensory Wellbeing Guide

October 21, 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.

University of Surrey – CFJ Awards 2021

Case Study

University of Surrey – CFJ Awards 2021

October 20, 2021

The University of Surrey wanted to offer its 17,000+ students a space different to any other on campus; an area accessible to all students where they could switch off, temporarily forget about learning and recharge

Human Spaces – Latest Posts

Interface Makes a Splash at Whipsnade Aquarium

Inspiration Behind the Woven Gradience Collection

Sustainability Unravelled: How We Became Carbon Neutral

Beyond COP26 – An Action Plan for Change

Demystifying Science Based Targets

Human-centred Design takes the Lead for Liquid PR Refresh

COP26 – Why I’m Remaining a Stubborn Optimist

COP26 – Our Predictions

Designing for Cognitive & Sensory Wellbeing Guide

University of Surrey – CFJ Awards 2021

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