Sustainability

Optimizing performance, function, and sustainability with Talley Goodson

Discover how Talley Goodson is revolutionizing luxury interior design with sustainability at its core. From founding 3Form to joining the board of directors at Lingrove, Goodson shares insights on balancing aesthetics, function, and eco-friendliness. Learn about innovative materials, strategies for implementing green practices, and the future of sustainable design in our exclusive interview.

Greenington Returns to Shanghai for Furniture China 2024 Expo

The 29th Furniture China Expo is one of the largest and most influential events in the furniture industry, attracting exhibitors and  visitors from around the world. Greenington’s participation underscores its dedication to engaging with the global community and promoting sustainable living.

Women in Green Design breakfast event to focus on the workforce

A highly-anticipated and annual favorite in our community! The WiG Breakfast has been a yearly occurrence where we gather, meet and mingle, and come together to support the women of our industry. All are welcome to join and we hope to see you there! Learn more here about the USGBC-CA Women+ in Green Committee!

Eco-Opulence with Carter Averbeck

Discover how Carter Averbeck is revolutionizing luxury interior design with sustainable practices, up-cycled treasures, and a unique approach that blends history with modernity. Explore his journey from childhood resourcefulness to high-end, eco-friendly design.

Genetically engineered ‘super wood’ absorbs more carbon and reduces emissions

Researchers at the University of Maryland genetically modified poplar trees to lower their lignin content by 12.8 per cent. Lignin is a key component that makes wood durable but complicates its processing.

Sustainable luxury with Summer Jensen

Interior designers are challenging traditional notions of luxury, embracing sustainability without compromising on style. This week’s guest on Disruptive Design is one of the designers at the forefront of this movement is Summer Jensen, founder of Hawk & Co., who’s proving that opulence and environmental responsibility can coexist beautifully.

The plastics problem

The environmental and health hazards of plastics are becoming clear. How can you be on the forefront of sustainability to reduce their use everywhere from your office to your receiving warehouse?

Weather report: Designing for climate change

We’re in an age of extreme temperatures, major storms and explosive wildfires. But designers can create interiors that help homeowners survive what’s happening outside.

Gantri Debuts innovative, plant-based pendant lights at ICFF during NYCxDesign

Gantri, a leader in designer-led lighting and digital manufacturing, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first collection of pendant lights, debuting at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) as part of NYCxDesign from May 19-21, 2024.

CarbonShack embraces Art Nouveau and the Arts & Crafts movement, delivering nature-centric, biophilic design to interiors

The embrace of nature, and consciousness of our impacts on it, are now an accepted part of the design discussion–whether discussing processes or final materials. But above all, nature is a never-ending treasure trove of inspiration, which those of the Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts movements understood. CarbonShack, led by founder Stephen Pallrand, has been working and thinking through this lens for years.