We are far beyond irreversibly having changed nature. Chances are, however - sooner or later, nature may succeed in “changing us back into itself”. It is easy to imagine that this could happen in the form of a disaster where humanity takes a lot of other species with us down the drain (as the script goes). Perhaps it is less easy, but a lot more interesting to imagine ourselves setting out to learn and to realign our culture according to the inner workings of our ecosystem.

2016Nikolai Aurebekk21 April 2016Sustainability, Green Design, Thoughts

Trude Myhre of WWF on the Tragedy of the Old Norwegian Forests

The notion of wood as the ultimate sustainable material has been a major part of the narrative of the Scandinavian Design movement. Obviously, in reality it is a complex matter - and the opionions are varied, depending on who you ask.

The Elementa blog have recently had the exciting pleasure to chat with scientist and activist Trude Myhre of WWF, whose daily work is to fight for the preservation of the unique old-growth forests in Norway - many of which are seriously threatened.

2016Nikolai Aurebekk21 April 2016Activism, Interviews, Sustainability, Green Design

Ask Nature - An exhibition on Biomimicry

The earth has spent many million years on developing solutions to problems it has faced. Nearly all of nature's materials are produced with a minimal resources, at a normal temperature, without a lot of energy and with recycling of waste. Nature is sustainable.

2016Nikolai Aurebekk13 April 2016Biomimicry, Exhibitions, Sustainability

Shaping space and sound with Kivo from Herman Miller

Kivo designed by Alexander Lorenz for Herman Miller is a super flexible system made to easily shape space and sound to fit changing needs of the workspace.

2016Nikolai Aurebekk12 April 2016Acoustics & Sound, Herman Miller