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American hardwood helps us rethink sustainable design

American hardwood helps us rethink sustainable design

Many designers claim that sustainability is at the core of their work, but what does this actually mean? In collaboration with local designers, the American Hardwood Export Council puts its materials to the test.

5 notable installations from the 2021 London Design Festival’s Designposts initiative

5 notable installations from the 2021 London Design Festival’s Designposts initiative

The Designposts project at the 2021 London Design Festival explores the beauty of hardwood while celebrating emerging local talents and the creative history of London’s neighbourhoods.

Fifty Shades Of American Red Oak

Fifty Shades Of American Red Oak

From furniture designer John Kelly, Seven Easy Pieces gives rise to a long-overlooked material and a new star of the furniture industry in the east.

Sustainable Materials: Designing Greener With Confidence

Sustainable Materials: Designing Greener With Confidence

Sustainability is paramount in modern design. In fact, one could argue that if a design isn’t sustainable, it isn’t truly modern. With a clear understanding of the negative implications of climate change and access to sustainable resources, selecting sustainable materials isn’t a choice anymore. It’s an urgent obligation – and a long-term commitment.

Fifty Shades of American Oak

Fifty Shades of American Oak

From furniture designer John Kelly, Seven Easy Pieces gives rise to a long-overlooked material and a new star of the furniture industry in the east.

Fifty Shades Of American Red Oak

Fifty Shades Of American Red Oak

From furniture designer John Kelly, Seven Easy Pieces gives rise to a long-overlooked material and a new star of the furniture industry in the east.