Impact
"Decisions made at the design phase influence how long something lasts, what it is made of, if it can be repaired, and what happens to it at the end of life. In fact, 80% of a product's environmental impact is influenced by decisions made at the design stage."
from the Ellen Macarthur Foundation, An introduction to circular design. www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
We value Integrity and Ethical ways of working.
We are intentional about working in a sustainable way, supporting other local businesses and using materials and building practices that are not harmful to the planet.
The ecological and social footprint of Interior Design is in the materials we specify.
We work to reduce the “fast fashion” of the design and construction industries.
We are aiming to specify 100% Australian designed and manufactured furniture in our projects.
Every decision we make to specify a material or object starts here - we are designing with the below principles front of mind and as first preference:
PLACE AND ORIGIN
(designed and made)
MATERIAL CONTENT
(recycled content and end of life)
COMMUNITY / SOCIAL
(universal design principles and no modern slavery risk)
OPERATIONAL / PERFORMANCE
(durability, timelessness, maintenance, and flexibility)
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
(ergonomics, comfort, and toxic material reduction)
DESIGN FOR DEFIT
(circular economy principles, modularity, retain and reuse)