Healthy Materials Series: Linen
As part of our series on how everyday materials affect our health and the environment, we consider linen, a fabric in use for thousands of years.
Rest Assured: A Guide to Healthy, Sustainable Bed Linens
WLLW investigates four healthy and environmentally friendly bed linen options for a better night's sleep.
How To…Design a Restorative Bedroom
Discover WLLW's strategies to design a bedroom that supports restorative sleep and overall physical and mental wellbeing.
Inside the Workshop: Wycliffe Stutchbury
Wycliffe Stutchbury transforms discarded wood into art that evokes landscapes and abstract forms. WLLW joined him for a conversation about his creative process and deep connection to his materials.
The Provenance of Craft: Natural Materials and Their Cultural Roots
WLLW traces the deep roots of natural materials used in artisanal crafts and their role in healthy and sustainable design.
Designed to Last: The Return of Real Wood
WLLW explores how reconnecting with natural wood can help us design homes that feel warmer, calmer and more alive.
Hidden in Your Home: Understanding Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a common but harmful pollutant in homes. Learn how to identify and reduce exposure to improve indoor air quality.
Green Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
WLLW explores the Global Organic Textile Standard as a hallmark of environmental and social responsibility in textile production.
Health vs Sustainability: Can the Two Coexist in Our Homes?
In this article we take a closer look at how to navigate the trade-offs between wellness and sustainability in home materials.
Designing for the Senses
A sensory-led framework for designing restorative homes.
Inclusive by Design: Creating Healthy and Sustainable Homes for All
WLLW explores how inclusive design principles can enrich the lives of those with different individual needs and lead to healthier, happier homes.
The Afterlife of Trees
In our Q & A, we discover how New York Heartwoods founder Megan Offner transforms loss into beauty, resilience and community connection.