sustainable design

Alkemis Paint introduces Blue Sky palette for Design Miami 2024

MIAMI – Alkemis Paint, the official paint partner of Design Miami, created a custom color palette…

The radical design stylings of Kim Gordon

Kim Gordon’s unconventional, artful approach to interior design is unmistakably Venice, Californian. She packs a big punch with a small footprint, designing homes that feel expansive, yet perfectly tailored for modern living.

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.

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 era of personalized design

As we look to the future of home design, it’s clear that we’re entering an era of personalization. Homes are becoming less about following trends and designing to sell, and more about creating spaces that reflect the personalities, experiences, and values of their inhabitants. 

This week on Disruptive Design, Ashley Wainscott, founder of Simply Home, a Texas-based building and renovation company, delves into the industry-wide transformations she is witnessing, her experience as a woman in the historically male-dominated home-building industry, and building the foundation of a successful firm.

Tackling diversity and creating playful company culture with PKA Architecture 

PKA is challenging industry norms through its approach to diversity and cultivating collaborative design processes in their ever-expanding firm. Their innovative methods extend from their hiring practices to their design philosophy, setting them apart in the competitive world of residential architecture.

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.

Romo’s past, present and future

Emily Mould, Design Director at Romo, is part of the fifth generation to lead the British textiles company founded in 1902. In our discussion, Mould shares her perspective on how the textiles industry has evolved over her tenure, from shifting design trends and consumer tastes to the importance of sustainability.