AD : THE WORLD IS NOW SLOWLY REALIZING THE SERIOUSNESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE . WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON SUSTAINABLE DESIGN PRACTICE IN INTERIOR DESIGN TODAY ?
HOW DO YOU THINK YOU CAN CHANGE THE LIVING OF A RESIDENT WITH SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN INTERIORS ?
For every project handed over , 4 fruit-bearing saplings are planted in the name of our customers - nurtured and cared for by residents of the rural society . By March 2021 , nearly 2000 + saplings planted have helped the community thrive both financially and environmentally .
// above ; Experience centrein Mumbai , India by Bonito Designs Photograph courtesy : Bonito Designs
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GABRIEL : In the race to have a significant market share , companies these days often forsake their carbon footprint , and sustainability is the last thought in the process . One of the pillars of our philosophy at Bonito is designing eco-friendly spaces . Great designs give back to the world and take less from it . I encourage designers to enhance the natural light of their spaces , include green in the interiors , and use natural materials or even fabrics .
As an organization , we reduced the usage of plastics in our office and banned the consumption of endangered species of wood . Also , in 2020 , we joined hands with an NGO called SankalpTaru to introduce sustainability as part of the design philosophy . Aptly named The Family Tree program , it enables Bonito Designs to do their share of giving back to the environment and create a support system for rural communities .
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