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Camira’s Ocean-waste fabric at Deutsche Bahn’s headquarters
Camira Fabrics have exciting news to share – Oceanic – Camira’s first textile to include marine plastic waste – has been chosen by Europe’s largest railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, for inclusion in its brand-new, eco-friendly office suites. Based in Cube Berlin, Deutsche Bahn’s new home has been heralded as Europe’s smartest office thanks to its… Read More >
Phoenix Wharf helps The Bristol Loaf rise in new location
Phoenix Wharf, the Bristol-based interior design and branding agency specialising in hospitality and retail, has announced the completion of a new scheme for innovative bakery business The Bristol Loaf. The Bristol Loaf ‘s first outlet was a single-unit bakery and café in the Redfield area of the city, before expanding into a second unit and… Read More >
Roca’s Sea Change Exhibition
Following the disruption of Covid-19, Roca London Gallery has extended their exhibition ‘Sea Change’ until the end of 2020. The exhibition explores how architecture is having to adapt to a growing climate reality: urban flooding. A recent RIBA report1 shows that 1 in 6 UK homes are currently vulnerable to flooding, with that number expected… Read More >
Connected by wood
We’re all fairly used to meetings conducted via video conference call now. But what happens for makers, particularly those who work in teams and need to be hands on in their approach? Recent London Design Festival project Connected, an initiative led by UK furniture makers Benchmark took the opportunity to explore this whilst simultaneously addressing… Read More >
Silentinght Explores Commercial Sustainability
In the past 12 months, increased awareness of global environmental crises has nudged sustainability from a niche concern to a mainstream opportunity. Silentnight Group explores the response to sustainability, eco-friendly designs, and what the future has in store for sustainability in the Hospitality sector. [Find Silentnight Group on the BCFA Product Finder] In response, we… Read More >
Sustainable Sleep by Hypnos
With over a century of experience in creating bespoke handmade beds for homes and some of the world’s leading hotel brands, Hypnos has continuously evolved to keep up with the latest technology and consumer demands. Now, as it looks to expand its decade-long commitment to protecting the environment, the British bedmaker continues to focus on… Read More >
Q&A: SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS – EGGER
Following on from our previous Sustainability Q&A articles, Design Insider is thrilled to welcome Sarah Dunn, Environmental and Energy Manager at EGGER UK. We found out about EGGER’s sustainability journey, the beginning of it all and the future of sustainability at EGGER. Could you begin by introducing our readers to Egger? EGGER is a leading… Read More >