Smart Living

LumenHaus, an innovative provider of household energy solutions, presented its human-centric AI solutions at Smarter E Europe 2025. Visitors were able to immerse themselves in the world of a sustainable energy ecosystem that combines advanced technology with elegant design. One of the visitors was Eko Fresh, who spoke about his journey from German artist to sustainable energy advocate.

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Chef-cook Willem Amery trained at the renowned Hotelschool Ter Duinen in Koksijde, Belgium and has worked in private catering in Roeselare for over 15 years. Here he shares his top tips on kitchen hygiene during the summer months.

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The winners of the renowned Designplus Award by ISH have been chosen! From over 160 entries, 13 outstanding solutions have been selected that combine functionality and aesthetics at the highest level. In addition, the jury has given a special mention to an entry that addresses the important topic of barrier-free bathroom design. The festive awards ceremony took place on the first day of the ISH at the Design Plaza.

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Artigo, an international rubber flooring company, will produce their next-generation flooring collections from 2025 with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF). By incorporating UPM Biochemicals’ RFF, Artigo has achieved CO2 footprint savings of up to 0.5 kg CO2e/sq. meter1 and managed to reduce the weight by up to 5% per square meter flooring.

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Interior Looks made a promising launch at Ambiente 2025, providing new momentum for the furniture industry. The innovative area successfully connected high-quality furniture and interior design brands directly with new buyers from retail, architecture, planning, hotels, and restaurants, garnering overwhelmingly positive feedback. In 2026, this premium offering will be further expanded, presenting an even broader range of furniture and new formats in Frankfurt.

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The third edition of Flanders Flooring Days (FFD) has officially kicked off! This four-day event (May 13-16) is a collaborative initiative among Flemish flooring companies opening their doors to customers or prospects worldwide. Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) has been involved since the very beginning of the concept and is indispensable yet again. Moreover, this year, Beaulieu is presenting a unique experience by seizing Flanders Flooring Days as an opportunity to unveil their state-of-the-art Experience Center to the public for the first time.

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How to protect the climate is one of the greatest challenges facing us today and the building sector has a key role to play in this. In Europe, buildings account for some 40 percent of energy consumed and 36 percent of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, innovative technologies, renewable energies, the efficient use of water and intelligent control systems are essential if we are to achieve our climate targets. 2,183 exhibitors from 54 nations are showing the industry’s latest solutions at ISH 2025 in Frankfurt am Main from 17 to 21 March.

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Siemens pilots new micro-credential model with University of Colorado Boulder and Pennsylvania State University

First ABET-recognized industry credentials will build a stronger engineering talent pipeline

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The Sustainable Foods Summit returns to Singapore later this month. The 4th Asia-Pacific edition will take place at the ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay Singapore on 25-26th February. The agenda features four key sessions covering sustainability developments, ingredient innovations, future trends, and marketing insights. Highlights include:

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Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals focused on sustainable solutions, and ColorDigital GmbH, the company behind DMIx, a pioneer in textile supply chain digitalization, are joining forces to bring the textile industry’s largest library of engineered color standards to the DMIx ecosystem of fashion brands and suppliers.

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Devan, a global leader in sustainable textile finishes, launched an innovative sleep promoting technology, “Devan Sleep Tight”, at Heimtextil 2025. This technology enhances sleep quality and overall quality of life, as confirmed by an independent clinical trial.

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Enerin’s industrial heat pumps generate steam or hot water at up to 200°C, using any available heat source, even product cooling.

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Intake of chicory root fibres significantly reduces body weight, BMI, fat mass and waist circumference

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How can a neighborhood be socially sustainable over time? That's the challenge facing a team comprising architects, designers, conservators, and artists tasked with proposing ideas for the new district of Tomtebo strand in Umeå, Sweden.

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Pop up my Bathroom will once again be the focal point for creative bathroom concepts, architecture and design when ISH 2025 opens its doors in Frankfurt am Main from 17 to 21 March. With an inspiring trend exhibition and a wide-ranging programme of lectures and discussions, this special show will showcase the latest developments, new products and visionary concepts for the bathroom as an integral part of the home.

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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, proudly unveils a fresh initiative to highlight the values of its containerboard materials that we use in our everyday lives. In partnership with Olympian skateboarder Julia Brückler, Mondi challenges myths around making paper through a fusion of innovation, sustainability and athleticism.

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Designing a bathroom also means thinking about tomorrow's needs. Given the increasing number of people requiring care in Germany, as well as the latest technological developments, it is important to prioritise accessible and digital bathrooms for new builds and refurbishments that can be used by people of all age groups.

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Selected material: Terluran® ECO GP22 MR70

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Camfil, a global leader in clean air solutions, has launched a new Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC) air filter regeneration service center in the Machouhou Industrial Park, Chiayi, Taiwan.

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The industry's interest in Texcare International is strong. Nine months before the event, 247 companies from 30 countries have already registered and the exhibition space is almost fully booked. The companies, including all the market leaders, are taking advantage of the leading trade fair to present their innovations live to a global trade audience. A high level of international participation is expected.

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