The Future Post | Vol. III
A New Manifesto Outlines One Designers Mission To Redefine Our Environmental Future
London-based furniture designer and environmentalist Sebastian Cox has released a new manifesto outlining the urgent need for a shift in mindset in our relationship with the environment we inhabit. Titled ‘Modern Life from Wilder Land’, it evaluates our use of land and its resources, and the ways we can adapt to curb the exploitation of ecosystems; presenting the opportunity of a harmonious future for all species.
Simplicity Is The New Luxury
In a life that has become so hectic and complicated, simplicity can be a true luxury. Simplifying your life can take many forms and getting ready everyday can be one of them. A simple wardrobe means pieces that can be worn for a multitude of occasions. Create your uniform for the future by buying simple.
The New Business Of Garbage
Harvard Business Review (HBR) asked Szaky, a global leader on reducing waste, about what he’s learned about how consumers, companies, and the government are — or aren’t — helping to reduce the massive amounts of waste humans create on a daily basis. In this edited interview, he also offers advice for business leaders who are interested in pursuing circular models.
Mass Timber, Not Steel, Is the Future of Construction
Could fire-blocking timber construction be part of the carbon-neutral city of the future? Scientists from Germany’s Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research think so. In a new paper, they argue that timber construction could become a critical carbon sink in cities around the world, acting in much the same way that trees do.
How Paper Is Making A Comeback
As we turn our backs on single-use plastic, paper is seen as a more sustainable alternative. But how sustainable is paper really? And what can be done to reduce its environmental impact?
MANUFACTURING WASTE REPURPOSED INTO FURNITURE COLLECTION
The ‘DOT' collection of chair, bench and side table are made with off-the-shelf solid wood cylinder and leftovers from linoleum board. Joints between two materials create the visual identity of the collection. By using the left-overs from linoleum board, the collection has a soft and warm surface on the top.
We seem to be going back to the future with an emphasis on preservation, natural product alternatives, and simplifying our lives. Is the futuristic vision of flashy chrome buildings fading? Or is the ‘Cybertruck’ a preview of what’s to come?