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Healthy Materials Series: Cork
In the first of our new series, WLLW takes a comprehensive look at the health and environmental impacts of cork.
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Elissa Rose
After ten years in London working in the newspaper industry, and later for a heritage design company, Elissa Rose relocated to Rio de Janeiro. Her interest in sustainability and passion for Hawaiian canoeing led her to contribute for the SEA BEYOND educational program in partnership with UNESCO.
Recent articles by Elissa Rose
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How to Reduce Off-Gassing in Your Home
We delve into the topic of off-gassing, offering tips for reducing it in your home, leading to better indoor air quality.
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From Place to Purpose: The Role of Placemaking in Regenerative Development
WLLW explores the importance of placemaking, placekeeping and indigenous wisdom in development focused on social and ecological wellbeing.
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Building for Tomorrow: Why Resilient Construction Matters
With the world's hottest day recorded on 21st July, WLLW explores how we can safeguard our homes against climate extremes.
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Artful Living: The Impact of Healthy and Sustainable Art
WLLW highlights the work of four of our favorite artists and explores how carefully chosen artwork can elevate our homes and connect us to the natural world.
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Embrace Tradition: The Health and Sustainability Benefits of Vintage Furniture
WLLW explores the advantages of opting for vintage furniture and finding pieces that both enhance our wellbeing and tell a story.
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Communities of the Future: The Rise of Purpose-Driven Housing Projects
WLLW explores five communities of the future to understand the ethos that underpins them and whether they are blueprints for better living.
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Clearing the Air: What is Off-gassing?
We explore off-gassing, its health implications and strategies for maintaining safe indoor air quality.
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Inclusive by Design: Creating Healthy and Sustainable Homes for All
In this series of articles WLLW will explore how inclusive design principles can enrich the lives of those with different individual needs and lead to healthier, happier homes.
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Invisible Series: What’s Really In Your Home - The Bedroom Edition
Find out what's concealed in your bedroom by uncovering the hidden toxins in the finishes and furniture, and learn how to create a healthy space to rest and recharge.
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A Home for the Ages: Design Innovations for Later Living
Investigating innovative design solutions for the growing needs of an aging population in later living communities.
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The Impact of Indoor Air Quality on Asthma and Allergies
WLLW explores how poor indoor air quality exacerbates asthma and allergies, providing strategies to improve air purity at home.