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Did you know 80% of a product’s environmental impact is determined during the initial design phase? Find out the techniques and solutions you should be considering if you want to design products with #sustainability in mind.

Not only does polished concrete offer aesthetic appeal and durability, it also boasts a range of environmental benefits that make it a sustainable choice. https://bit.ly/48G7ZJ2 #PolishedConcrete #Sustainability #EcoFriendly

Are you overlooking cost-saving opportunities on your project? When achieving #sustainability goals, there is more to consider than checking items off a list. Each project is unique and can unlock unique features that are often impactful and cost-saving. With this in mind, my colleague and HED's National Sustainable Design Leader, Daniel Jaconetti has compiled the top climate-friendly opportunities companies often miss during design and construction into one place: https://ow.ly/PB5050SZVr1 #HEDadvances #positiveimpact #sustainabledesign #climatechange https://ow.ly/aq8f30sFMb2

Environmental Innovation: 8 Materials at the Forefront of the Sustainable Design Revolution From the minds of radical thinkers, these innovative materials are changing the landscape of possibility in design specification. https://lnkd.in/grS4YfYC #idstudiosinc #officedesign #commercialinteriordesign #corporateofficedesign #environmentalinnovation #sustainablebuildingmaterials

🌿 Circular Design 101: Creating Sustainable Products 🔄 Learn how to design products that last, repair easily, and recycle effortlessly. Our latest blog post unpacks key principles and best practices in circular design, featuring our Glassia Water case study. Discover how to: -Choose sustainable materials -Create modular designs -Implement standardized components Ready to close the loop? Read more on our website linked below! #CircularEconomy #SustainableDesign #EvergeenLabs Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/gC_svF7J

Green building is about more than just ticking boxes on a sustainable design checklist; it's about uncovering unique opportunities to achieve meaningful sustainability goals. Too many companies miss out on impactful, cost-saving strategies that could drive their climate-positive initiatives forward. Discover HED's top three overlooked opportunities for companies looking to excel in climate-positive design and construction here: https://ow.ly/G6oi50TboF7 #HEDadvances #greenbuilding #sustainabledesign

Embracing eco-friendly designs and sustainable materials at Lightner Group, LLC, isn’t just about setting industry benchmarks; it's about fostering a healthier planet. This approach aligns closely with my personal belief that sustainable development not only benefits the environment in the long run but also brings a profound sense of internal fulfillment. To me, it’s clear: choosing sustainability feels inherently right, resonating deeply with the values we uphold. It's a commitment to a legacy that transcends mere construction, championing a greener, more sustainable future. #Sustainability #EcoFriendlyDesign #LightnerGroupLLC

Nate Berg interviewed TAKT founder and CEO Henrik Taudorf Lorensen for Fast Company: “The Cross Chair from Danish furniture brand TAKT may be the most environmentally conscious chair in the world. In an industry first, the wooden chair has undergone an exhaustive life-cycle analysis to determine its environmental impact. Measuring common aspects like the carbon footprint of its materials and transportation as well as things like its land use, ozone depletion, and freshwater ecotoxicity, the analysis is a borderline-obsessive look at what impact a chair has on the world, and could lead to more sustainable furniture in the future.” Read more below… #SustainableFurniture #EcoFriendlyDesign #LifeCycleAnalysis #CarbonFootprint #EnvironmentalImpact #DanishDesign #TAKT #GreenManufacturing

So important to be part of a sustainable business that puts our environmental impact right at the front of it’s purpose. Strong leadership and just making the right decisions. It’s always worth checking what your actually buying….

Water feature design trends now include eco-friendly elements such as user-activated controls. The Aqua Activator allows visitors to decide when water features operate, significantly cutting down on water waste and promoting sustainable use. Learn more about the latest trends in water feature design on our website, https://hubs.la/Q02g3vZF0