Biophilic Design – Monmade

Fauna Sconce, Magnolia Leaves (3 Colors)

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Fauna Sconce, Magnolia Leaves (3 Colors)

By Emmanuelle Ceramics

Emmanuelle Ceramics first lighting design for Monmade embraces biophilic design principles—that is, our inherent need to bring nature into the modern built environment. Fauna Textured Sconces pair handcrafted stoneware shades …

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Fauna Sconce, Magnolia Leaves (3 Colors)

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Fauna Sconce, Magnolia Leaves (3 Colors)

By Emmanuelle Ceramics

Emmanuelle Ceramics first lighting design for Monmade embraces biophilic design principles—that is, our inherent need to bring nature into the modern built environment. Fauna Textured Sconces pair handcrafted stoneware shades …

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Spring Bloom Pendant

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Spring Bloom Pendant

By Brian Ferrell Designs

Brian Ferrell Designs Bloom Pendants recall the seasons and the elegant opening of a flower bud. The materials reflect the natural world and also human impact on it. Brian utilizes …

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Monmade’s holistic approach to sustainability is described by our Dimensions of Sustainability. Rooted in our team’s knowledge of responsible manufacturing processes for small businesses, our six defined dimensions inform our assessments of artisan producers and their products. Our producers and their products achieve a dimension when they meet one or more of that dimension’s defined criteria.

Environment

Using sustainable materials including recycled, reclaimed, or bio-based materials, prioritizing sustainable vendors and local sourcing, minimizing environmental impact of facility and/or manufacturing waste, publicizing sustainability practices, planning for responsible growth

Climate

Manufacturing at and/or within 100 miles of primary business location, using renewable energy sources, reducing energy consumption, reducing water consumption, measuring carbon footprint, seeking reduction of use of non-renewable resources

Human Health

Products contributing to safe indoor and/or outdoor air quality, using low-to-zero VOC adhesives/sealants/finishes/paints, products comply with specific industry standards including UL and ADA, providing adequate safety and personal protection equipment for employees, safely using/storing/disposing of materials and/or finishes, using and/or encouraging green cleaning methods for products, recommending responsible installation and/or maintenance of products

Social Equity

Business is women and/or minority owned, workforce is more than 50% women and/or minorities, located in an LMI area, hiring local workforce, contributing portion of profits to charitable organizations, practicing public stewardship, offering employee benefits, providing wage transparency

Circular Economy

Designing products for zero-impact, reuse, and the elimination of waste throughout the entire life-cycle of the product. A circular system often includes (but not limited to) using sustainable materials (e.g. bio-based, reclaimed), safe and efficient manufacturing, durability, using sustainable packaging materials, and a plan for end-of-life

Eco-Labels

Indicates when producers/products/ product components are independently certified/verified for their environmental attribute claims by a third-party organization; certifications/ verifications can be for single attribute claims such as FSC or multiple attribute claims such as EPD, HPD, and life-cycle analysis

See Our Eco-label Reference List