Nathalie Craig

When choosing solid surfaces for residential builds, many customers are looking for surfaces that are sustainably produced and reflect some aspect of the natural world. This ranges from surfaces such as natural stone through to high-pressure laminates that look and feel like wood or stone.

Biophilic design aims to enhance our innate biological connection with nature by bringing natural elements into the built environment. This can be achieved by selecting natural materials such as wood and stone, using organic and biomorphic shapes and forms, incorporating plants, adding earthy textures and colours, and maximising natural lighting and ventilation.

From water saving, water recycling and water storage, to a range of water minimisation strategies there are many concepts on the market designed to keep usage of water down to a minimum.

Choosing the right shading and sun control system within a hospitality setting is key to reducing solar gain in restaurants, hotels, and pubs without cutting customers off from the outside world. A savvy shading solution will not only improve personal comfort but contribute to energy savings while maximising natural light and aesthetics.

Aesthetic appeal, durability and environmentally friendly options are top considerations when selecting paints and coatings for commercial properties. Advancements in paint and coating technologies have increased the quality of products on the market today.

Ceilings are an important component of the internal architecture of educational spaces, contributing to the way space performs visually and acoustically. Long gone are the institutional-style ceiling tiles in grids which offered little in the way of visual stimulation.