The renowned architect behind the Cradle-to-Cradle design philosophy offers new... More
An architect from Anshen+Allen looks for healthy, sustainable materials, inside and out. More
An architect from Anshen+Allen looks for healthy, sustainable materials, inside and out. More
These days, there is an increasing emphasis on making everything we do sustainable. Competition in the marketplace has taken us well beyond LEED, and in order to be “greener” than one's rivals, it helps to be able to embrace as many life cycle and environmental issues as one can. Architect William McDonough and chemist Michael Braungart's “cradle-to-cradle” philosophy, which advocates a “reduce, reuse, recycle” approach to the environment and our consumption of materials, is a starting point for how involved in this we, as both designers and citizens of the planet, have to be. More
, New York-based manufacturer of window covering products, has announced that its Mecho/5 product with EcoVeil has received a Silver Cradle to Cradle Certification from MBDC, the sustainable product development and consulting firm founded by William McDonough and Michael Braungart. EcoVeil uses thermoplastic olefin-based yarn, which, unlike traditional PVC/polyester cloth, can be recycled into new shade cloth. More
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