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Practical Strategies To Design For The Planet

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These metrics are leading to new demands on the design, engineering and construction sectors to align with these eco-centric commitments, especially reducing carbon emissions and conserving natural resources. Mycelium can be grown in containers that help manufacturers create specific shapes — used as acoustic panels and even flooring.

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Designing For Climate Change: “Optional” Is No Longer An Option

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We are all familiar with the statistics: Human activities are the main driver of climate change , with building and construction activities accounting for approximately 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This article was written by SmithGroup’s Nancy Kohout and Lisa Denlinger for Work Design Magazine.

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Ultrafabrics celebrates 25th anniversary with new and improved bio-based Volar Bio collection

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Volar Bio’s evolution in backcloth construction not only includes certified REPREVE recycled polyester and ECOVERO viscose in the backcloth, but introduces Susterra propanediol bio-based resin. Susterra 1,3 propanediol is a pure, petroleum-free, raw material made from regeneratively farmed U.S. Here are some market highlights.

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Oh, Mexico: A Burned-Out CEO Turns a Ranch into a Retreat

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fit model and later worked for the denim designer and manufacturer by flying around the world to source products. There’s also a nod to local cuisine influences—for instance, Botánica’s Mayan-inspired underground oven, in which barbacoa meats are slow-roasted. Before that, she was a Levi Strauss & Co.

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How Can Workspaces Reduce Waste At The Design Stage?

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“62% of UK waste is generated by the construction industry. According to Fawzy, waste can occur just after the Cat A stage, when the building’s mechanical and electrical elements are in place and internal walls, receptions and lift lobbies have been constructed. ‘Sustainability – Can we have it all?

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

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Over the past two years, we’ve worked with more than 30 manufacturers to ensure their websites and product catalogs have the information required to help designers make informed decisions. Tracking the sustainability and wellness of building materials is impossible without input from vendors.

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How Wellness Programs Help Prevent Chronic Diseases For Employees

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How Workplace Habits and Lifestyle Affect The Development of Chronic Diseases While workplace and lifestyle choices can contribute to the development of these chronic diseases, remember that they are often influenced by a combination of factors, including genetic predisposition and broader societal influences.