As we all try to use materials more sustainably, I’m sure you’ve noticed a trend towards the clever transformation of various plastics. People use smart technologies to turn plastic waste into car seats and clothes; plastic bottles back into fuel; and hard plastics into everything from insulation to ecobricks.

In my last blog I explored the lifecycle of wood – from sourcing to sustainable recycling. Here I’m going to dig a bit deeper into some of the practical things designers and consumers can do, to feature wood in commercial and residential environments.

Having highlighted the importance of natural materials in my last blog, I thought it would be useful to explore how nature’s materials can play a sustainable, positive role within interior spaces – starting with the wonders of wood.

My last blog enthused about the idea of biophilic design – introducing nature into the built environment to foster human wellbeing. So how do you do that, in practice?

You know what it’s like when you discover something fantastic: you want to tell the world. This blog may not have global reach (yet!), but I’d love to tell you about … biophilic design.

I want to share a love story – about Black Pop and Timorous Beasties! If you haven’t heard of them, these are examples of vibrant fabric made by small British companies. I fell head over heels for them a few years ago, thanks to a nice little plot twist.