Ecologically Smart Design Results in Product Practicality
Katie Cordrey — December 29, 2009 — Eco
Ecowork makes sustainable office furnishings from 98% recycled materials and low energy production processes. The North Bonneville, Washington-based company uses modern design in the manufacture of their modular business furnishings including tables, workstations, desks, shelving and partitions.
The Ecowork furniture line is the brainchild of the husband-wife design team made up of Erez Steinberg and Gia Giasullo. The duo are from the globally recognized 'Studio EG' located in Oakland, California.
Implications - Ecowork is located in the Columbia River Gorge that is known for its beautiful scenery and is also a conservation area. It is a place where artists can enjoy the nature of beauty and become inspired. The items that are made by Ecowork are just as beautiful as nature itself.
The Ecowork furniture line is the brainchild of the husband-wife design team made up of Erez Steinberg and Gia Giasullo. The duo are from the globally recognized 'Studio EG' located in Oakland, California.
Implications - Ecowork is located in the Columbia River Gorge that is known for its beautiful scenery and is also a conservation area. It is a place where artists can enjoy the nature of beauty and become inspired. The items that are made by Ecowork are just as beautiful as nature itself.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Office Furnishings - Using recycled materials and low energy production processes for office furniture manufacturing.
2. Modular Business Furnishings - Creating easily assembled and disassembled office furniture in various combinations and configurations.
3. Ecologically Smart Design - Incorporating ecological design principles to create sustainable products.
Industry Implications
1. Office Furniture Manufacturing - An opportunity to apply ecologically smart design and low energy production processes to the production of office furniture.
2. Recycling Industry - A chance to provide more recycled materials for office furniture manufacturing.
3. Interior Design Industry - Opportunities to incorporate modular business furnishings into interior design concepts for commercial spaces.
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