Question 1: What can be incorporated into today’s / future buildings in terms of functionality and visually stunning, at the same time, through sustainability?
Sustainability has always been the core of our design approach. It is all-encompassing and we consider it in all aspects of the design process so that the final product positively impacts the users. There are many ways to ensure our projects remain as sustainable as possible.
For example, we can include innovative recycled materials developed by sustainably-driven companies that are not yet used in the built environment. In one of our projects, we use a textile-like material made from recycled plastic bottles as decorative wall cladding. Besides minimizing the environmental impact during construction, we also ensure that the layout and interiors, e.g. lighting placement, are thoughtfully planned out so that the space is not only functional but also supports the mental well-being of the users…