'Fairphone' has constructed a sustainable office building made entirely out of eco-friendly materials. The Dutch phone company is well-known for producing sustainable smartphones that users can repair themselves. When it came time to relocate its head office, Fairphone wanted to ensure that its new office space reflected this same philosophy of sustainability.
The company partnered with 'Melinda Deist Interior Design' and 'Studio Modderman' to design the new sustainable office building. The goal of the project was to construct a building that was made using only sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. The building is contained inside a warehouse, with the spaces divided by individual wooden rooms. All of the interior features are made from reusable materials, including secondhand furniture, vintage lighting and eco-friendly electronics.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sustainable Office Buildings
- There is a trend towards constructing office buildings using sustainable and environmentally friendly materials.
- Upcycled Interiors
- The use of upcycled materials and secondhand furniture is becoming popular in office interior design.
- DIY Repairable Technology
- The demand for smartphones and electronics that can be repaired by users themselves is on the rise.
Sectors Adopting This
- Construction
- The construction industry can explore opportunities in sustainable building materials and techniques.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can tap into the trend of using upcycled materials and sustainable furniture in office design projects.
- Electronics Manufacturing
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for electronics manufacturers to develop DIY repairable technology.
