The bright stuff: a guide to interior lighting

Ceiling pendants and floor lamps, dimmable LEDs and coloured bulbs… Nothing changes the mood of a room quicker than a new lighting makeover

Shower toilets – the future of bathroom design from Geberit

The bathroom is, arguably, the last frontier in the technological transformation of the modern British home – but that’s all set to change, thanks to Geberit

Fighting climate change: 10 great tech ideas

Alongside mainstream tech solutions, a myriad of creative approaches have been developed as firms innovate to save the planet

The first five-star hotel in Europe to combine exclusive luxury with sustainability

From water conservation and energy saving to staff action teams and even beehives, it has taken more than a year to ensure that this luxury hotel is in line with the demanding standards of the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) – an European Community management tool designed to improve the environmental performance of organisations … Read more

Photosynthesis Panasonic installation at Salone del Mobile 2012

“Photosynthesis” Panasonic project: a “tree” of solar panels, storage batteries, LEDs and OLEDs Panasonic opened the doors to its “Photosynthesis” concept installation (exhibition floor space: approx.1,000m2), showcasing its total solutions for creating, saving, storing and managing energy during the course of the Milano Salone del Mobile 2012, one of the largest and most influential design expos … Read more