Biofabricated Materials on the Way to Becoming the Standard
More and more companies are focussing on materials that are based on the growth of microorganisms such as algae, fungi and bacteria. This trend was confirmed by the latest edition […]
More and more companies are focussing on materials that are based on the growth of microorganisms such as algae, fungi and bacteria. This trend was confirmed by the latest edition […]
Cities make a decisive contribution to climate change. At the same time, they are particularly affected by its impact due to their location and building structures. While the population in […]
Since this summer, “VERD°” has been standing in Frankfurt am Main: as a prototype of a serial, tree-like structure that is supposed to provide cooling in cities plagued by increasing […]
We spend up to 90% of our lives indoors, and our indoor environments often neglect our needs. Stress and pollutant levels are known to be higher in enclosed spaces with […]
Between sustainability promises and CO2 certificates on websites and in advertising campaigns for the furniture industry, you could get the impression that it has become an exemplary branch of industry […]
Companies across many industries are looking for ways to make their products and manufacturing processes more sustainable in the future. This puts long-established manufacturing processes to the test and also […]
Germany is one of the markets where furniture is renewed most often. With new circular business models, the industry now wants to become more sustainable. The principle of “circular furniture” […]
Technologies are more important than ever in our social coexistence. The more relevant these technologies are for participation in society, the more we must discuss the importance of their design […]
Recycling, reuse, and extending service life within reasonable limits are the core ideas of sustainability. Of course, buildings also fall within this. The preservation and remodeling of a home is […]
The trend of Sustainable Web Design is becoming more and more popular, because the World Wide Web consumes large amounts of energy. More consistent UX design, improved SEO, more efficient […]
Green City # 4: The transformation of the city is extremely complex. It requires many actors in the most diverse places to network in order to develop, implement and continuously […]
[Advertorial] In the Circular Design Guidebook, polymer manufacturer Covestro presents approaches and strategies on how the transformation to a circular economy can succeed. Von Martina Metzner Covestro is one of […]
Green City, Part 2: In times of climate crisis, sustainable forms of propulsion, comprehensive charging infrastructure for electromobility and safe route concepts for cyclists are needed to advance the transport […]
The building sector is considered one of the biggest polluters worldwide. But how can architecture become more sustainable? With her projects, Dorte Mandrup wants to encourage greater awareness of the […]
Circular products conserve resources and reduce emissions. Young designers in particular are facing up to the challenges of our time with designs that leave linear economic activity behind and focus […]
Start of our Green City series: In Frankfurt am Main, „Making Frankfurt“ wants to make the city more liveable, mobility-friendly and climate-friendly – an example for urban development initiatives worldwide. […]
Biodesign is paving the way for the next generation of materials, geared towards sustainability, optimum performance and healthier ecosystems. With global demand expected to generate 87 billion dollars by 2026, […]
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hans Joachim Schellnhuber is one of the most renowned climate researchers in the world. He is an advocate of limiting global warming, and considers the building […]
Our cities are dominated by buildings made of mineral building materials such as concrete and steel, whose raw materials endanger ecosystems during extraction and are very CO2-intensive in production. Low-tech […]
How will we use resources responsibly in the future? What contribution can visionary design make to this? More and more start-ups, up-and-coming designers and product developers around the world are […]