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“We just need to make the revolution irresistible”: A story about hemp

“We just need to make the revolution irresistible”: A story about hemp

In the second of a two-part exploration of hemp in today’s built environment, we consider risk and reward.

The age of hemp? Aesthetics, legalities and the promise of carbon-neutrality

The age of hemp? Aesthetics, legalities and the promise of carbon-neutrality

In the first of a two-part exploration of hemp in today’s built environment, we consider aesthetics and why the material hasn’t been used more widely.

Working towards a holistic solution: Think Brick on a new carbon rating system

Working towards a holistic solution: Think Brick on a new carbon rating system

Think Brick Australia has been investigating the lifecycle of building materials when it instigated the brick industry’s first broad-scale research.

Joost Bakker – “You don’t need a grand idea to change the world”

Joost Bakker – “You don’t need a grand idea to change the world”

Joost Bakker gives the fashion industry his green thumbs up with outdoor lifestyle brand, Kathmandu.

The Race To Net-Zero Carbon Urban Design

The Race To Net-Zero Carbon Urban Design

The dream of a net-zero carbon city is a lofty one, but with proper urban design processes, energy management and advanced technology, this is within our grasp.

Taking back our climate

Taking back our climate

In the hopes of a regenerative future, voices of passion and activism are leading the way in restoring our landscape to give generations the brighter planet that they deserve. A leader in global sustainability, Interface® is changing the game by overcoming humanity’s biggest challenge of climate change.

Interface leads the industry toward a new way of thinking about sustainability with Carbon Neutral Floors™

Interface leads the industry toward a new way of thinking about sustainability with Carbon Neutral Floors™

With their landmark Mission Zero ® project, sustainable design pioneers Interface pledged to eliminate their negative environmental impact by 2020. Now, they’re targeting carbon emissions with Carbon Neutral Floors™.