Goals & Principles

Materials

Maintain an accurate listing of studio-owned equipment, materials and software

Perform a client asset and resource audit

Understand the different systems that interact with our work

Look for opportunities to incorporate existing materials and equipment in concepts

Approach the design process from a circular perspective

Consider integrating a Product Service System into the design

Use higher grade, bespoke material options only for longer duration projects

For temporary/short-term projects: prefer biodegradable and/or recyclable material

Consider renting when working with electronics for temporary use

Prefer ethically made, non-toxic materials (FSC/PEFC)

Find sustainable materials through our reference library

Source local production partners in order to reduce transport footprint

Consider material sustainability in the context of its application

Check the impact of the material choices against a database

Choose materials that have been recycled or used previously

Be conscious of the volume of materials used

Consider our material waste as a nutrient to another system

Integrate recycling and reuse in the project life cycle