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Woven Skin was an nomadic art installation by artist Claudy Jongstra. Jongstra is an internationally acclaimed Dutch artist specializing in tapestries and textile art installations. The beauty of nature, raw resources and historical knowledge inspire Jongstra to bring a sense of beauty and belonging into public spaces. Over the past 20 years, Jongstra has built an artistic practice intertwined with Dutch cultural heritage and the natural cycle of her local environment in rural Friesland.

TransfoLAB BCN is a Centre for Trash Investigation dedicated to the creative ecosystem in Barcelona focused on design, innovation, production and experimentation with waste, circular economy and environmental sustainability. Basically we offer the space, equipment, materials, training and support to makers, designers, architects, artists, students, DIY hobbyists and creative enthusiasts looking for an environment to develop and design their ideas or projects.

The construction industry cannot make do with minimising itself out of the climate crisis. Materials are needed that absorb more CO₂ than they emit, and which create value in new cycles on reaching the end of their useful lives. A good example is Troldtekt acoustic panels based on the new, patented cement type FUTURECEM.

Troldtekt panels based on FUTURECEM absorb more CO₂ than they emit during production. In other words, they have a negative carbon footprint during the production phase. Whic

Going along the central street in the city Valmiera, a rather unusual picture opens up - at some point, the pedestrian is at the level with the tops of the trees. Then, as we look into the recess, a forest reveals itself.
A large, overheated, asphalted area has transformed into a beautiful, growing park with big trees and a scenic environment. This is the city park, made for real-life interactions where lovers of the action sport converge with everyone and within the urban area. It is THE FOREST

The AzoreanHood is inspired in the ‘Capote e Capelo’, a traditional Azorean garment worn up until the 1930s, which hood was shaped with baleen. The AzoreanHood are 3 detachable pieces which you can easily alter to suit changing needs: 1 bag, 1 cape and 1 hood. You can carry the cape in your bag, and the hood attached to the bag, to have rain protection at hand for whenever needed. An innovative and elegant design by Begs & Bags, made with with SEAQUAL® YARN containing Upcycled Marine Plastic

The Galician Health Service and the Galician Forest Industry Agency have developed a joint collaboration framework that promotes unique projects that favour the improvement of the quality of life of people living in Galicia and in turn promote a greener and more environmentally friendly economy in accordance with the objectives of sustainable development, promoting the progressive implementation of biophilic design and the use of natural materials, especially the use of wood.

The City, in cooperation with the residents, has launched a pilot project aimed at engaging the community to submit ideas for micro-city innovations. The project assumes and promotes the participation of residents in the implementation of solutions in areas affecting the quality of life in the city: modern and friendly urban space for residents and greenery in the City. The submitted ideas were to be a response to global challenges and the scalability of the implemented ideas.

Odyssea Academy promotes professional integration for vulnerable people, such as migrants, young locals with low income and marginalized women. Originally the building, in a degraded neighbourhood of Athens’ Metropolitan area, was an abandoned warehouse. A team including architects and designers conceived renovation plans around the inclusive OA project. Refurbishment was carried out with local residents and beneficiaries, using reclaimed materials. Today the Academy is a nurturing environment for personal growth, training and self-reliance.

What do we refer to when talking about food access? The first issue of FDzeeN has been guided, like Food Design Nation, by its community. From documentation of events and interventions to contributions submitted through an open call, the opinions and ideas found in this magazine are collected from members across the world. Each brings their personal perspective and lived experience to the question brought forth in this issue: How might we ensure access to safe & nutritious food for all?

ROD is a space that was repurposed from an old heating station into a community space. We believe that in each of us there are seeds of goodness that must be helped grow. ROD is a school of good deeds where we learn practically how to do good through stories, good design, nature, meaning, community, creativity and learning. We build on local culture, traditions and craft and developing creative skills and thinking, a spirit of involvement and mutual learning for children, adults and families.