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Global Vernacular Design: Cooling Homes with Lessons from the Past
WLLW explores how age-old architectural techniques from the world’s warmest areas can help us create sustainable homes that are comfortable even in extreme heat.
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The Hidden Costs of Synthetic Dyes: Health Risks, Environmental Impact and Sustainable Alternatives
While synthetic dyes offer vibrant and durable options for home textiles, they pose serious health and environmental risks. This article examines these dangers and showcases sustainable alternatives that are reshaping the industry.
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The Fabric of Wellbeing: Choosing Upholstery that's Good for Health and the Planet
WLLW investigates the benefits of four upholstery options for our health and their environmental impact.
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WLLW's Gift Guide 2023
Our editors' roundup of the best healthy and sustainable home products to gift in 2023.
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Wood Shingles: a Cut Above
Inexpensive, sustainable, versatile and efficient: why the humble wood shingle is enjoying a revival in the building industry.
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It is my mission to connect our readers with a global network of experts, designers and makers.
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The Six Chemical Classes Series: Flame Retardants
We delve into flame retardants, their widespread use in our living spaces, the health and environmental concerns they raise and strategies to reduce their impact.
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Healthy Home: A Conversation with Armadillo Founders Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst
Advocates for sustainable craftsmanship, Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst share how their values of simplicity and family connection have made their homes calming, nurturing spaces.
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The Best Air Purifiers
WLLW looks at the best air purifiers on the market, to improve your indoor air quality at home.
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Zanat: Preserving a Woodcarving Legacy
By reviving Bosnia’s age-old woodcarving traditions, Zanat preserves cultural heritage through exquisite craftsmanship.
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Green Certifications: OEKO-TEX
WLLW examines Oeko-Tex Standard 100, a key certification that safeguards against toxic substances in textiles, responding to consumer demand for healthier products.