It’s a new covering that made by wood in innovative way to Make the wood more flexible than usual and can move like skin. It was created to add new features to straight surfaces that was made in standard materials. … Continue reading
As we look into sustainability, we must be aware of what is known as “Greenwashing – the cynical use of environmental themes to whitewash corporate misbehavior” Some businesses are genuinely committed to making the world a better, greener place. But for far … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago I went inside H&M in Atlantic Station and I remember I kept seeing signs up saying “Don’t Let Fashion Go To Waste”. I came to the conclusion that maybe H&M is trying to go green. … Continue reading
‘Sustainability is the capacity to endure. In ecology the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. Long-lived and healthy wetlands and forests are examples of sustainable biological systems. For humans, sustainability is the potential for long-term … Continue reading
After having a round table discussion in our last class on sustainability, most of us were surprised by the construction type in various parts of the world which is not suitable for the environment, and a major cause of global … Continue reading
Sustainability can be defined as the potential for long-term maintenance of well-being; which has many aspects referencing ecological, economic, political and cultural values. After reflecting on this past week I ask myself, as many other are asking themselves, what I … Continue reading
As mentioned cradle to cradle in our presentation, it is a concept that materials are recyclable over and over again. The term “upcycle” in the book, has popularized over recent years. The authors of Cradle to Cradle have just released … Continue reading
Since Professor Cutter advised us to go outside of our profession for new sources of inspiration and innovation, I’d like to introduce an idea put forth by Professor Donald Shoup of the Transportation Center at UC Berkeley: there is no … Continue reading
The Yiorgos Eleftheriades store in Athens, Greece has taken cardboard to new and interesting heights. By combining fashion design and interior design, this installation was nicknamed “papercut”, after being handmade using eco-friendly materials. The focus of the project was to … Continue reading
When we visited ‘coverings’ exhibit, most of them were real stone tiles or scientifically made. While researching for my presentation on sustainability, I came across another article on solid surfaces counter-top, which I wanted to share with my class. These … Continue reading