sustainability

Kravet Inc. announces majority investment by Dunes Point Capital, LP

Kravet Inc., the industry leader in to-the-trade home furnishings, announced today that Dunes Point Capital, LP (DPC) has acquired the majority interest in Kravet Inc.  The Kravet family will continue to lead the business and will maintain a significant ownership position.  

Market Must-Sees: High Point Fall 2024

This Fall at High Point Market, you’ll find many vendors premiering collaborations with architects or designers with architectural influences, a reflection of where design clients are delegating their budgets: construction, art, lighting, kitchen, bath and sustainability.

Alkemis Paint adorns the walls of R & Company Objects: USA 2024 Triennial

The walls of the exhibition were painted with Alkemis Paint—the world’s first wellness paint—in a curated color palette specifically developed in conjunction with R & Company for the Objects: USA triennial.

The sculptural renaissance: thinking about home design, art and real estate as one

The real estate, interior design and fine art sectors, in particular, are experiencing correlated growth. High-end real estate buyers are often interested in art as a financial investment and this synergy is evident in collaborations between real estate agencies and art curators, where art is not only used for staging but also offered as part of the property package. Today we’re focusing on one specific aspect of the market: sculpture and its broader implications for The Industry as a whole.

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!

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?

The art of wellness: poetry, breathing, and your design process

Austin Allen James’ fresh perspective offers innovative ways to create intentional, wellness-focused spaces that resonate on a deeper level. Expand your professional toolkit with insights that merge artistry, poetry, and mindfulness in design.

Rebel Nature: Christopher Grant Ward on design, history, whimsy and wonderment

In a world often disconnected from nature and overwhelmed by mass production, Ward’s work and message remind us of the value of craftsmanship, history, personal expression, and our innate connection to the natural world.

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.