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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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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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WLLW explores how HPDs empower healthy, sustainable construction by providing transparency in material selection.
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Clayworks is embracing natural materials and traditional techniques, to add depth, tonal interest and warmth to healthy homes.
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At WLLW we seek to inspire a community that values health, sustainability and beauty in design by celebrating the lasting impact of thoughtful craftsmanship.
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Discover WLLW's strategies to design a bedroom that supports restorative sleep and overall physical and mental wellbeing.
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WLLW investigates four healthy and environmentally friendly bed linen options for a better night's sleep.
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How to choose a rug crafted from natural materials that support the planet and your wellbeing.
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WLLW dives into designing the kitchen, crafting a space for health and connection.
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Discover WLLW’s strategies to design an outdoor space that promotes both our own health and that of the environment.
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Many paints can be hazardous both to human health and the environment. Here’s how to find a safe alternative.
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How to apply the principles of Wellness Design to the Healthy Home.
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Discover how thoughtful design fosters creativity, safety and wellbeing, influencing generations and paving the way for a sustainable future.
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What to consider when buying a non-toxic and sustainable mattress
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We take a look at the Living Product Challenge, a green framework and certification program that elevates product sustainability standards.
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Part Two of this series covers the measures you can take to prevent mold from taking hold in the home.
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Discover how the Living Places experimental prototypes led to housing that prioritizes wellbeing, community and sustainability.
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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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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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We explore a healthy and sustainable family home in Melbourne's popular Brunswick neighborhood that challenges the area's typical residential style.
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The brand creates timeless, handcrafted rugs that celebrate traditional artistry while prioritizing the environment and social good.
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Dive into the makeup of your bathroom, from the tiles underfoot to the vanity, understanding the hidden chemicals in common items and learning how to create a healthier, safer space.
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In the continuation of this series, we delve deeper into energy-saving measures for enhancing sustainable and healthy homes.
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WLLW spoke with London-based architect Ben Ridley about how the Passivhaus design approach and low-energy innovations are shaping the next generation of healthy, sustainable homes.
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The 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen showcased innovations being made by artisans in crafting a healthy, sustainable home.
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WLLW explores de Le Cuona's healthy and sustainable textiles with palettes and textures that evoke the natural world.
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WLLW delves into Declare label and the Red List as the demand for sustainable and healthy products intensifies, alongside the mounting pressure for transparent information for specifiers and consumers.
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Being surrounded by greenery does wonders for our physical and mental health – certain species can even purify the air in our homes. Here are eight of the most effective.
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WLLW investigates the benefits of four upholstery options for our health and their environmental impact.
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WLLW looks at the design concepts expected to shape our living spaces in the year ahead.
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Drawing on Harvard professor and healthy buildings expert Joseph G. Allen's research, it's crucial to understand how environmental pollution impacts the air quality inside our homes, emphasizing the need to reassess and improve the air we breathe indoors.
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WLLW learns what makes Serenbe a sustainable, community-driven disruptor in the development market in a Q&A with founder Steve Nygren.
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In this introductory guide, WLLW explores the influence of colors within the home and how they can transform your living space.
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Advocates for sustainable craftsmanship, Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst share how their values of simplicity and family connection have made their homes calming, nurturing spaces.
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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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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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WLLW explores how to craft a home office that elevates both your work and wellbeing through intentional design choices.
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Schotten & Hansen combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and their own blend of natural finishes to bring warmth and character to interiors.
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WLLW examines the role of the Forest Stewardship Council in advancing responsible forestry practices that maintain biodiversity and support community livelihoods.
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It is my mission to connect our readers with a global network of experts, designers and makers.
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Natural light is more important to your health than you think. Here’s what to do if your home doesn’t get enough.
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Our editors' roundup of the best healthy and sustainable home products to gift in 2023.
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Peel back the layers of your home's interior, from the paint on the walls to the upholstery on your sofa, discovering the hidden chemical world in everyday items and learning how to foster a healthier living environment.
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WLLW delves into the ways our homes influence and actively bolster our mental health and overall wellbeing.
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WLLW explores the category of mineral paints, and tests four that meet our requirements for creating healthy and sustainable interior spaces.
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WLLW continues our kitchen series by focusing on functional design that can positively impact our overall health.
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We examine energy-saving strategies, illuminating their importance for home sustainability, boosting wellbeing and promoting the adoption of energy-conserving behaviors.
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WLLW speaks with Vermont's Sawyer Made on blending traditional woodworking with craftsmanship in Windsor chairmaking.
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WLLW spoke with the founder of New York's first zero-waste grocery store, about how consumers can reduce waste and single-use packaging in the kitchen.
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WLLW explores five communities of the future to understand the ethos that underpins them and whether they are blueprints for better living.