Very Sad Lab: A Hospital for Houseplants
Inside the Very Sad Lab, where art, botany and community come together to nurture both plants and people.
The Impact of Natural Light on Your Living Space
Natural light is more important to your health than you think. Here’s what to do if your home doesn’t get enough.
Green Certifications: OEKO-TEX
WLLW examines OEKO-TEX Standard 100, a key certification that safeguards against toxic substances in textiles, responding to consumer demand for healthier products.
Lights Out for the Incandescent Bulb
For over a century, the warm hues emanating from incandescent light bulbs were our main source of light, now they’re outlawed in the United States, paving the way for sustainable alternatives.
Well Home In…Melbourne
In this series, WLLW highlights healthy and sustainable homes from around the world. First off is Warehouse Greenhouse in Melbourne, Australia. A unique and environmentally friendly family home that challenges the typical residential style.
Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat
Our growing fixation with sauna and spa culture.
The Big Picture: A Conversation with Material Cultures
Founding director Paloma Gormley sits down with WLLW to discuss the potential of bio-based materials, and how we can make meaningful progress towards a post-carbon built environment.
Material Health: Design Frontiers
In this series, the team at WLLW examines some of the latest book titles in the world of design, architecture and sustainability. We summarise the book’s main ideas and gently appraise its strengths and weaknesses. Hopefully, you’ll be enticed to pick up your own copy, or perhaps takeaways will suffice.
Clayworks: Using Natural Clay Plasters for Calm and Low-Impact Interiors
Clayworks is embracing natural materials and traditional techniques, to add depth, tonal interest and warmth to healthy homes.
Inside the Workshop: Sebastian Cox
On a recent trip to the UK, we had the chance to meet designer, craftsman and environmentalist Sebastian Cox, to learn more about his studio and have a tour of his workshop.