Start Here: Materials
In this edition of our series on simple ways to start making your home healthier, we consider the materials in our homes and how to ensure they support our wellbeing.
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Healthy Materials Series: Ceramic
As part of the Healthy Materials Series, this article examines ceramic as a safe and sustainable choice. Learn how this versatile material combines history, beauty and practicality.
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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.
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Healthy Materials Series: Glass
In the latest of our Healthy Materials Series WLLW considers the health and environmental impacts of glass.
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Healthy Materials Series: Leather
WLLW considers the health and environmental impacts of the leather we use in our homes.
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Healthy Materials Series: Wool
WLLW explores wool’s rich history, natural health benefits and its enduring role as a sustainable, versatile material in interior design and everyday living.
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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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Healthy Materials Series: Terracotta
This article is part of the Healthy Materials series exploring sustainable and health-conscious options for the home. Discover the ancient origins and enduring environmental benefits of terracotta.
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Healthy Materials Series: Hemp
Our Healthy Materials series considers the health and environmental impacts of the substances that surround us. In this installment we turn our attention to hemp, a versatile and sustainable option for your home.
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Healthy Materials Series: Copper
As part of our Healthy Materials series exploring healthy and sustainable options for the home, we discover the beauty, longevity and natural antimicrobial properties of copper.
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Healthy Materials Series: Rattan
In the latest installment of our Healthy Materials Series, we consider how the use of rattan supports healthy homes and contributes to thriving forests.
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Healthy Materials Series: Organic Cotton
As part of WLLW’s Healthy Materials Series exploring sustainable and health-conscious material options for the home, we turn our attention to organic cotton.
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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.
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New Homes: How Toxic Are Some Modern Construction Materials?
WLLW investigates the health risks associated with building materials and how to develop a healthier new build.
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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.
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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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The New Naturals x Another Country: Celebrating the Material Soul of the Home
WLLW attends an immersive exhibition at Another Country curated by Jennifer Haslam
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WLLW’s Top 5 Articles Celebrating Craft
Discover WLLW’s most inspiring articles on the artisans, materials and heritage that define contemporary craft.
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Setting the Table for Health: WLLW’s Guide to Healthy Homeware
From everyday plates to outdoor dining essentials, many kitchen items contain hidden toxins. This guide helps you choose safer, healthier materials for the items you eat, cook and serve with.
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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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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.
