Did you know that VELUX has recently launched a Radical Innovation effort? For more than 80 years, VELUX has transformed spaces by bringing daylight and fresh air into homes all over the world. Building on this rich legacy, the Radical Innovation team, known as ECHO, explores new (radical) ways to take this vision even further. Through visionary research projects, prototypes, products, and partnerships, we are dedicated to creating better and more sustainable places to live.
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For decades, the good design principles have been expertly deployed to help sell bad things. Meanwhile, the environmental sector has been synonymous with bad design. To make sustainable behavioural change desirable, we need good design every time. In Hubbub’s ‘Crop It Like It’s Hot’ event, we heard from industry experts about how great design can encourage sustainable behaviour change. We’ve pulled together the 5 key action points we learnt from: → Alex Robinson: CEO, Hubbub → Carol Feeley: Executive Creative Director, innocent drinks → Tom Tapper: Co-Founder & CEO, Nice and Serious → Eric Saldanha: Creative Partner – Design, Hubbub
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Introducing #BuiltEnvironment In the upcoming weeks, we will present to you the most promising solutions of the #CircularCityChallenge 2023. Today, we start with the challenge area “Build Environment” that is all about leveraging local resources, accessing secondary raw materials, and engaging circular building experts, while optimizing construction waste management and monitoring materials based on economic and emission values throughout the building life cycle, and finding innovative solutions for existing materials during redesign and renovation. The four solutions selected by our jury are: Concular The digital ecosystem for circular construction prioritizes the #reuse of high-quality building materials, aiming to significantly #reduce waste and CO2 emissions. https://concular.de/ BuildSystems Evaluate recycling and reusing scenarios, along with incorporating secondary raw materials using smart sustainability roadmaps. Operate the "Circular Component Creator," a web-based open-source tool for selecting, creating, analyzing, and comparing components and building systems early in the building planning phase. https://buildsystems.de/ re:unit - ernten statt wegwerfen Transforming construction into a resource- and climate-friendly practice, Re:unit delivers reusable building products through a meticulous harvesting process and a materials licensing system. https://re-unit.com/ Fraunhofer IPK The Automated Feedback of Building Models from Optical Scan Data (ARGOS) automatically generates building models, documenting construction status in an automated and processable manner. https://lnkd.in/ds-WS6JK You can find out more about these projects here: https://lnkd.in/dd_v6rDH Thanks to our network partners and our funding partners Stuttgarter Klima-Innovationsfonds, Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH and Projektmensch. materialkreislauf. Studio für Material- und Kreislaufwirtschaft Circonnact - Regenerative Circularity Circular Black Forest Creative Climate Cities Fab City Hamburg e.V. Circular Munich #CircularCityChallenge #CircularCity #CircularEconomy #Berlin #Stuttgart #Vienna #Munich #KreisLippe #Zeuthen #BusinessChallenge #StartupChallenge #Innovation
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Creativity as a Driver for Green Transition! I. Creative Industries As we enter a new era of sustainable development, creativity plays a critical role in driving the green transition and sparking innovation and development. This white paper offers valuable insights into the crucial role that creativity and innovation play in advancing sustainability. ll. The Consumer 1. Nudging sustainable behaviour The creative industry plays a crucial role in driving behavioural change through creativity. The solutions lie somewhere in between what the consumers want, what the world needs, and what brands uniquely offer. 2. Design for reuse Many products are produced in excess and used very few times, leading to a surplus of goods that are eventually discarded. By designing products for reuse, we can reduce the need for overproduction and contribute to a more responsible use of resources. III. The Organisation 1. Circular business models If we want to tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis while creating an economic system that works, we need to do business in a fundamentally different way. We need business models that decouple economic activity from the use of finite materials: we need circular business models. 2. Creative business processes Organisations in the creative industries can drive the green transition through sustainable creativity by reimagining their creative processes and business models 3. Unlocking desire Human behaviour is a significant factor and challenge in the sustainable and circular transition. Our imagination, empathy, and aesthetics must play a vital role in mobilising people, businesses, and organisations to truly fuel the lifestyle transformation IV. The Society 1. Structural change In driving forward the green transition, the European Green Deal is a rallying call designed to drive behaviour change and help create a sustainable and resilient future for all 2. Cross-sectoral collaboration Desire, a New European Bauhaus project, brings art, design and architecture together in different local sites in Denmark and Europe to design a new vision for the built environment. BLOXHUB leads the initiative, in close collaboration with Danish companies and organisations 3. UNESCO World Capital of Architecture For the entire year of 2023, Copenhagen is the World Architecture Capital. This temporary status, created by a joint UNESCO/UIA committee, designates a paragon city in sustainable development Make sure to check out this fascinating white paper by Creative Denmark here: https://lnkd.in/exTVKXZH #innovation #creativity #design #creativeindustries #sustainability #circularity #nudge #behavioralchange
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How can “Industry & Commerce” contribute to a #CircularCity? The jury of our 2023 #circularcitychallenge chose two solutions developing collaborations and local solutions to achieve synergies and reduce waste in industrial areas, neighborhoods, and shopping streets, enabling an efficient exchange of local resources and emphasizing support for local, sustainable producers. ⭕ The Surpluss A B2B digital solution streamlining industrial symbiosis at hyperlocal, local, and regional levels, converting surplus into inclusive access. Empowering communities and reshaping the future of business, one synergy at a time. www.thesurpluss.com ⭕ Locaboo Facilitating digital resource management, #Locaboo automates processes to boost revenue and optimize utilization of existing resources like sports facilities, event spaces, and community centers. www.locaboo.com 👉 You can find out more about these projects here: https://lnkd.in/dd_v6rDH Thanks to our network partners and our funding partners Stuttgarter Klima-Innovationsfonds, Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH and Projektmensch. materialkreislauf. Studio für Material- und Kreislaufwirtschaft, Circonnact - Regenerative Circularity, Circular Black Forest, Creative Climate Cities, Fab City Hamburg e.V. Circular Berlin Ⓜ️♾ #CircularCity #CircularEconomy #Berlin #Stuttgart #Vienna #Munich #Ringsheim #KreisLippe #Zeuthen #BusinessChallenge #StartupChallenge #Innovation #circularmunich
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Tomorrow is World Creativity and Innovation Day! For us, creativity is more than just a word; it's a fundamental core value that drives and defines our culture. At icona, we pursue the full reimagining of development. But it's not just about dreaming big; we actively embrace technology, learn from others, and chart new approaches to solving big challenges, continuously improving efficiency and experience. Learn more about the benefits of creativity and how we approach it in our article 'Sparking Creativity with a Multidisciplinary Approach': https://bit.ly/3xG1aKK #AnmoreDevelopments #InfrastructureDevelopment #AnmoreSouth #Icona #IconaProperties #CommunityPlanning #AnmoreVillage #Anmore #RealEstate #UrbanPlanning #Creativity #Innovation #UNHoliday
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Our company was built by big ideas. One question Mr. Hunt used to always ask was ‘Is it big yet?’ We know our people have great ideas that will fuel our growth, which is why we love ELEVATION, our idea-submission program. This program gives every employee an opportunity to impact our company. Read our blog to learn more about ELEVATION and how it supports our culture of innovation!
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Proud to be part of ERFMI's General Assembly, where industry leaders in resilient flooring celebrated remarkable progress in advancing the circularity of PVC flooring. At Unilin Flooring, we believe it's of high importance to contribute to this positive momentum and play a role in shaping a sustainable future for resilient flooring! The discussions were rich with insights and collaborative spirit, emphasising the collective commitment to sustainability within our industry. It's shows what we can achieve when we come together with a shared vision. Unilin Flooring remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability. The strides we're making in circular PVC align seamlessly with our company values, and we're proud to be part of a community that prioritises positive change. Let's amplify these positive conversations and continue driving innovation, not just within Unilin Flooring but across the entire resilient flooring industry. Together, we're building a more sustainable and resilient future! Thanks ERFMI Jane G. for organising our valuable platform facilitating these crucial discussions. #CircularPVC #Sustainability #ERFMI #Innovation #UnilinFlooring #IndustryLeadership #sustainableflooring #quickstep
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Bloxhub // Chair of The Danish Design Council // Author Danish Design Heritage & Global Sustainability (2023) & A Changemakers Guide To The Future (2018)
How do we create value for people while staying within the planetary boundaries? Had a chat with Juan A. Morillas & the Share Your Green Design on how my work at BLOXHUB, as chair of the Danish Design Council and via my book Danish Design Heritage & Global Sustainability on Routledge is all about answering that question - using design to question status quo and shape a future don't yet know.
Ditte Lysgaard Vind: Danish Design Heritage & Global Sustainability
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We were overwhelmed by the large number of exciting projects – more than 120 solutions – that had submitted their solutions to the #CircularCityChallenge! After months of dedicated effort and collaboration, we successfully completed the main phase of Circular City Challenge! Our esteemed jury has carefully selected 23 most promising solutions across 8 impactful areas, paving the way for transformative change towards a more sustainable and #circularfuture. A promising exchange between some of the candidates and our urban representatives has already taken place and brought us closer to the goal of the Circular City Challenge: working together to drive urban transformation towards a circular economy. The selected solutions now entered the second phase of the project, exploring closer possibilities for cooperation with our city partners. You can find out more about the selected most promising solutions here: https://lnkd.in/dd_v6rDH Thanks to our network partners and our funding partners Stuttgarter Klima-Innovationsfonds, Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH and Projektmensch. materialkreislauf. Studio für Material- und Kreislaufwirtschaft Circonnact - Regenerative Circularity Circular Black Forest Creative Climate Cities Fab City Hamburg e.V. Circular Munich #CircularCityChallenge #CircularCity #CircularEconomy #Berlin #Stuttgart #Vienna #Munich #KreisLippe #Zeuthen #BusinessChallenge #StartupChallenge #Innovation
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