June Lee Boxsell speaks at LPA Design Studio’s annual summit
Our US partner Spruce and Gander recently invited June Lee Boxsell, Head of Strategy and Innovation, to present to landscape architects and engineers from across the US at LPA Design Studio‘s annual summit in Irvine, California.
Using analogous insight, June drew parallels between the collaborative relationship of industrial designers and engineers at Street Furniture Australia to the very similar relationship between landscape architects and civil engineers at LPA Design Studio.
During an hour long interactive presentation, June demonstrated the critical interactions and back and forth between design and engineering teams, from early inspiration and market research, through design, material testing, prototyping and the many rounds of product testing prior to going to market.
To illustrate our process for designing and manufacturing furniture, June shared The Story of a Chair.
The Story of a Chair begins with the 2016 ‘Backyard Experiment’ – the largest research project Street Furniture Australia has done – and follows the evolution in the design of The Piatto Chair – the new outdoor seat that blurs the line between cafe chair and robust public domain seating,
June also shared our carbon neutral journey, the science based and meticulous measuring process we have undertaken over a period of five years to calculate our factory and organisational emissions, culminating in Street Furniture Australia becoming certified carbon neutral, through Climate Active.
The forensic investigations we carried out revealed which parts of our process are the most emissions heavy, and where we would achieve the greatest emissions reductions through changing our manufacturing processes year on year.
Read more about ‘The Backyard Experiment’ – an urban activation pop-up to introduce movable seating, with colour and yarn bombing to Garema Place, Canberra.
Successful products are often followed by copycats. Over the past year we have become aware of an increase in reproductions of the Linea range attempting to create a similar aesthetic at a lower price. This can compromise the overall durability and environmental credentials of projects being delivered, affect ongoing maintenance requirements, and in some instances pose a risk of injury to the public. The design of Linea is deceptively simple while delivering exceptional attention to detail. Details matter not only for beauty, but also for providing durability, and safety, that will last decades. Linea strictly uses the highest quality and sustainable materials, has passed rigorous strength tests, and is designed for longevity, with easily replaceable parts. The product range is the result of hundreds of hours of research and development …
Street Furniture Australia’s entire product range and manufacturing operation has received carbon neutral certification through Climate Active™. Achieving carbon neutral certification marks a significant milestone in our operation and the culmination of a four year long process of detailed measurement and analysis. Climate Active™ is the only Australian government-backed carbon neutral certification programme for businesses to measure, reduce, and offsets their carbon emissions. It is one of the most rigorous carbon-neutral programs in the world. An approved Emissions Reduction Strategy (ERS) is central to achieving certification through Climate Active. Street Furniture Australia has elected to use SBTi validated science-based targets to ensure their ERS is meaningful and aligns with the 2015 Paris Agreement – to limit global temperature rises to 1.5℃ above pre-industrial levels. For those emissions that can’t be …
Melissa Gerke, our Communications and Education Specialist, is bringing a fun, interactive and informative presentation about our carbon neutral journey and latest products to customers in cities around Australia and in the US. In 30 minutes (plus Q&A) we will explore materials and finishes, touch and feel samples, and bond with your colleagues over delicious treats. There will also be a mystery prize for a lucky winner (optional). 2024 cities and dates include: Select from three catering options (optional): To book, contact Melissa Gerke mgerke@streetfurniture.com
