Briefing

A sustainable design of a seat and/or table.

The category of seats includes: chairs, armchairs, lounge chairs, stools, benches and sofas.

The category of tables includes: meeting and conference tables, center or auxiliary.

The use of sustainable materials such as the following will be assessed:

-Wood: wood is the most ecological, biodegradable, natural, recyclable material that generates the lowest environmental impact with a carbon footprint lower than any other material.

Therefore, Andreu World manufactures its products with 100% sustainable wood with FSC® certification from forests controlled by a custody protocol that includes planting, logging and drying.

-Innovative and sustainable materials: the use of materials from sustainable sources or that promote the circularity, eco-design or recyclability of the product will be assessed.

-Other materials: laminates, glass, metals, aluminum, thermopolymer and natural stones.

The design must consider the entire product lifecycle with a clear focus on the responsible use and selection of materials, as well as their subsequent use to ensure high durability and longevity.

Material selection

-Use of renewable, recycled and/or low impact material.

-Optimized use of materials.

Manufacturing:

-Low impact processes (low emissions and energyconsumption).

-Low ratio of waste through production.

-Durability, reparability and restoration capacity.

Lifecycle

-Potential for reuse and recyclability of materials.

-Product circularity.

The approach should focus on a design that aspires to the durability and resilience and long-term desirability of the furniture.

The proposals may also be related to the promotion of universal accessibility, cultural enrichment and the application of design to improve the well-being of people in the environments they inhabit.