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In recent years, there's been a significant increase in awareness about the environmental impact of our daily activities. This has led to a greater focus on sustainable solutions also in the field of architecture and interior design. In this article, we will look at how we can adopt an eco-friendly approach when furnishing the interior spaces of homes and offices. We will also explore some of the principles of eco-friendly design and some of the materials that are consistent with this design philosophy.
Sustainable design and eco-friendly furnishing are based on a number of principles that aim to reduce the environmental impact not only of buildings but also of furnishings. Included among these principles are:
An environmentally sustainable floor is a fundamental element of an interior design that aims to be truly green. In this respect, porcelain stoneware is a ceramic material with properties particularly suited to sustainability-conscious design. Why?
Sustainable design integrates ecological, social and economic principles focusing on reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. The underlying principles guiding this design are:
The environmental footprint of any product is largely predetermined during its design phase. As such, sustainable design mandates adherence to distinct environmental strategies, employing virtuous techniques and practices throughout the process. Strategies for achieving such sustainability encompass:
Adhering to these principles results in a range of environmental benefits, as eco-friendly design reduces the impact of human activity on the environment and human-induced climate change, supports the conservation of natural resources, and positively affects the reduction of air and noise pollution. Moreover, designing sustainably also provides a number of economic benefits, such as reduced building running costs, increased property values and, consequently, job creation in a rapidly growing sector, i.e. sustainability.
The focus on the environment therefore passes through both general design principles and design solutions adopted for specific living contexts. In this dual perspective, an excellent example of sustainable design is the Kerlite line by Cotto d'Este. Kerlite's minimal thickness underscores its sustainability from production to end use, including lower water and energy requirements and reduced transport pollution. All of this has made it one of the most sustainable materials available to designers. On top of that, Kerlite large-size slabs are carbon neutral. After having reduced the emissions generated during manufacture as much as possible, we decided to calculate all residual emissions from the entire lifecycle of the slabs and to offset them through carbon credits related to projects with a tangibly positive impact on the environment.
Would you like to learn more about Kerlite's eco-sustainability? Watch this short video and find out all about Panariagroup's Think Zero project, aimed at minimising the CO2 emissions generated by Kerlite production and offsetting residual emissions to create ultra-thin carbon neutral slabs.
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