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  Meet Andreu World, the brand that became the first furniture manufacturer with a Greenhealth Approved Seal. The Greenhealth Approved Seal program, created by Practice Greenhealth, helps hospitals and other healthcare organisations identify and purchase products that meet specific environmental and sustainability criteria, such as reducing energy and water consumption and using recycled and sustainable materials. To be Greenhealth Approved, a...

  Office dynamics have drastically changed, with the pandemic forcing many organisations to rethink how workspaces are structured and designed. As companies aim to bring employees back to the workplace, office design is a key factor in making it a space people actually want to be in. Instead of prioritising cost, many employers are now looking at tailored spaces to...

Investing in sustainable furniture is essential not only for the environment but also for your business reputation. Here we explain why.   Sustainability should be a key consideration when choosing healthcare furniture     As we have seen from the last few years of natural disasters, the devastating effects of climate change will impact us all. As individuals and businesses...

Why the wellbeing of carers should be integral to any healthcare organisation’s furniture decisions.   Valuing the people who care when choosing healthcare furniture   There are many factors to consider when choosing furniture for healthcare facilities and aged care homes. How will the furniture fit in with the décor? Will it be comfortable for residents? Are the pieces durable...

Patient and healthcare worker experience should be at the forefront of design for hospitals and aged care homes. Increasing evidence shows the physical environment can impact healthcare quality, and studies have shown that the most successful healthcare facilities are when human experience is part of the planning.   What is human-centred design and why should you consider it?   The...

Summertime is around the corner, and we can't wait to savor the alfresco lifestyle. Furniture solutions for outdoor spaces must be practical and selected to achieve the desired atmosphere.  KE-ZU is a trusted reference for outdoor furniture that harmoniously integrates aesthetics and functionality while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability.   EXPLORE OUR OUTDOOR COLLECTION   Below we have some...

  After a couple of years of changes and upheavals, many people are getting back to the office again. The transformations that COVID-19 has brought to our places of work have acted as an accelerant to pre-existing trends, that aren’t going away. The workplace has been transformed and will never be the same again. More people than ever are choosing...

  For many diehard travellers, 2022 promises to be the year for getting back out there and seeing the world. It’s been a long time, and travel aficionados are looking forward to seeing new places, new people, and new surroundings. In anticipation of this, hotels, airports, restaurants, and other spaces involved in travel are updating their look and design to...

Does worrying about the acoustics of your office sound a little strange? This is a field that has come about because of the current trend for open offices. In open plan offices, tiny noises made by lots of employees can become noise pollution. They can impact your employee’s concentration, creativity, and even their productivity. The best and easiest way to...