‘Well’ Designed: The Importance and Differentiators
Wellbeing is not something we simply give to others; it is something we can promote and support using the building, and its interior, as a tool. For this to happen, we need to understand the specific needs of the people who will use the space.
Applying Circularity and Embodied decarbonisation in fit-out projects
At Grigoriou Interiors we are aware there is a growing demand in the industry for office fit-out and refurbishment projects to meet Net Zero Carbon alignment and target requirements, meaning low associated carbon to these projects is required, so they can fit within a specific carbon budget.
Counting Upfront Carbon: The New Report
Within this report we have a wealth of insights – we will be sharing a breakdown of insights in due course, but for now, please do take a look and enjoy the findings we have shared so far – full of possibility and real impact.
Why are user profiles important within interior design?
As designers, getting to know who the design is catering for is half of the equation towards achieving a design that supports wellbeing. So during design brief and concept stages we want to look at and analyse all aspects of the user and the space.
What is design for wellbeing?
Design for wellbeing focuses on creating spaces and environments that promote a sense of comfort by providing true comfort that enables individuals to choose their own wellbeing. It is an approach to design which recognises that true wellbeing cannot be given to someone, but rather, it is a personal choice made by each occupant of an interior space.
How does circularity support net zero?
To gain a broader understanding of the important role that Circular Economy and Circular Design have in our abilities to achieve Net Zero Carbon we first need to understand what circular design and Net Zero mean.
Designing for lower carbon
. In the context of Net Zero and the measurement of an interior fit-out’s embodied carbon, one of our clients recently said that it is relatively easy for a consultant to tell them how bad they are doing but what they need is to know is what to do to get the carbon down!
Circularity Glossary
The circular economy requires a systemic change, a process of thinking through the whole life of the asset (interior or whole building). Circular principles have a regenerative approach and present an opportunity for a sustainable, low carbon and resource efficient future.
Net Zero Carbon Glossary
The sum total of all asset (building/interior) related GHG emissions, both embodied and operational, over an asset’s whole life cycle are minimised, meet local carbon, energy and water targets, and with residual ‘offsets’, then equals zero.
What is an EPD?
If you are looking to learn more about Net Zero, a great place to start is understanding EPDs and how these relate to achieving Net Zero carbon targets.
