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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.
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Green Certifications: Cradle to Cradle (C2C)
WLLW takes a closer look at the green certification Cradle to Cradle which takes inspiration from the natural world where there is no concept of waste.
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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, namely LED.
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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.
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The Hotels Looking after People, Place and Planet
Increasingly hotels and tourism operators are working within a regenerative travel model, allowing you to vacation knowing you can still explore while minimizing your ecological footprint and treading as gently as possible.
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Peeling Back the Truth On What’s In Conventional Paint
Many paints can be hazardous both to human health and the environment. Here’s how to find a safe alternative.
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Designer's Guide to Green Certifications
A Primer for Healthy Homes and Interiors. Who is gatekeeping wellness and sustainable design? WLLW looks at green certifications in brief.
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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.
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Pritzker Prize 2023: Celebrating David Chipperfield
British architect, Sir David Chipperfield, has been selected as the 2023 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize – an accolade regarded as the industry’s highest honour.
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Material Health: Design Frontiers
The book ‘Material Health: Design Frontiers’ from Parsons Healthy Materials Lab explores the critical topics of material health in the era of climate crisis.
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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.
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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.
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