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 […]
It is well known that data centers and server farms produce large quantities of climate-damaging greenhouse gases. Electric mobility, on the other hand, has so far been seen as a […]
Designers and students from all over Europe can now submit their work for the German Ecodesign Award 2023, regardless of company size or industry. We are seeking for innovative concepts […]
A thorough transition to a circular economy in terms of production seems necessary in order to manage the effects of climate change. In other words, the raw material of tomorrow […]
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 […]
When supply chains are interrupted and energy reserves are scarce – real scenarios here and now – then it is no longer enough to substitute individual materials or increase the […]
The more the phase-out of fossil fuels such as coal and gas is promoted, the greater the demand for green electricity from alternative sources such as wind power and solar […]
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 […]
Prof. Dr. Lilac Osanjo is the Director of the School of the Arts and Design at the University of Nairobi. She has been developing projects in the field of design […]
Initial design processes are being applied in almost all areas – designers will have a decisive task in shaping a sustainable world in the future. The services, concepts and products […]
[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. […]
On 26 and 27 September, the jury will decide who will be nominated for the German Ecodesign Award 2022. Afterwards, the exhibition will also be open to the public. All […]
Plastic bags, PET bottles and much more floating in the water pollute rivers and oceans. According to estimates, 2.4 to 4 million tonnes of plastic enter the sea via rivers […]
Energy is currently in short supply. As varied as the reasons for this may be, one thing is certain: until now, the resources needed to generate energy had to be […]
When it comes to turning the tide of the energy and climate crisis, at the top of the wish list are buildings that can produce the energy they consume themselves, […]
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 […]