As Designed by Woulfe evolves, we are committed to making sustainability “business as usual” by seamlessly integrating environmentally-friendly practices into every aspect of our operations.
Our studio plans to address sustainability at three levels - client projects, our own operations and the wider community. Guided by these principles and informed by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we have outlined a clear strategy for reaching our targets and measuring our progress along the way.
Sustainability In Design
Brian’s vision is for sustainable products to be attainable for all, without the premium price points, and for information about the environmental footprint and sustainable credentials of products to be more readily available. Sustainability in our projects can be as subtle or prominent as the client wishes, but it will always be one of our key considerations when designing interiors. We will source products and materials as locally as possible, prioritising those that promote a healthy indoor climate, from companies with transparent supply chains. We will keep waste to a minimum by helping clients to repurpose, sell or recycle unwanted furniture, and by ensuring construction waste is recycled where possible. Avoiding “fast furniture”, our studio will inspire our clients with timeless design choices and products which are made to last.
Inspiring & Educating Our Clients
We will provide our clients with context for our decisions throughout, explaining the impact and importance of designing with sustainability in mind. When we have completed each project, they will receive their home’s sustainability story, outlining how the design improvements have had positive, or avoided negative, impact on the environment. For those who are particularly interested in sustainability, or for corporate clients who are looking to report on this, we can also offer to calculate the carbon emissions for the particular project.
Influencing Our Industry
As a multi award-winning studio which operates internationally, we understand the influence we have within the industry. We are keen to use our industry profile in a positive way, to raise awareness within the world of interior design and inspire other designers and peers to make similar commitments. Founder and Director Brian Woulfe often partakes in panel discussions, webinars, podcasts and other speaking engagements, sharing his interior design expertise and advocating for a fairer industry where sustainable practices are the norm.
Interior Design Declares
Designed by Woulfe is a founding signatory of Interior Design Declares and a signatory of Design Declare, both petition movements to encourage action by the industry to address the effects of climate change. Brian Woulfe has been a member of the Sustainability Committee at the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID).
Creative & Managing Director, Brian Woulfe
