18/09/2008
100% Design
BDP is bringing a green shade to the UK's leading interior design event, 100% Design at Earls Court.
We're taking part in the 100% Sustainable strand which is themed "Models of Sustainable Design". Architect Adam Fairweather will introduce his innovative recycling of coffee grounds, while our sustainability consultants will discuss opportunities raised by the shift to sustainable design.
12.00
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"Green Beans"
Coffee as a sustainable material in design. Research project by Adam Fairweather. |
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Adam Fairweather is a social entrepreneur, inventor and product designer, with a background of highly acclaimed and awarded winning socio-environmental design work. Adam’s work ceaselessly strives for the balance between; material language, environmental impact and social change. Adam's change making work has an industrial logic that is embraced by industry and business. |
15.00
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Round Table discussion "seeking to identify opportunities that a shift towards sustainable design could offer". |
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Chaired by Alistair Snow and with Craig Burton - BDP Senior Sustainability Consultant, Belinda McGahey - BDP Associate Sustainability Consultant, Steve Runicles Sustainability Design Director, Elle Gould and Adam Fairweather |
18.00
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BDP sustainability clinic with design experts to answer and raise questions for designers and the public. |