Seven sustainable interior design materials used by our designers
The Manufacture Design, the longtime home of Saguez & Partners, houses a material library that pays special attention to the use of more environmentally friendly materials.
That is why it is a space dedicated 100% to this topic, to ensure being at the forefront of what is best. A true sustainable design laboratory, committed to its territory, Saguez & Partners tests and develops what it imagines, studies, and prescribes to its clients for tomorrow. Raw earth, clay, pine cellulose, recycled materials… Discover the selection of sustainable materials by our designers.
Brick, Cycle Terre
Brick made from raw earth sourced from construction site debris in the region and compressed at the Cycle Terre factory in Sevran (93). Natural, purified material composed of sand and earth (without cement) to form compressed earth blocks, often called BTC, made from sifted, slightly moist earth, heavily compressed using a press. Once pressed, they are stored and dried for one to three weeks. After this period, they are ready to be used and allow the construction of all types of vertical walls. 100% recyclable. Safe for health: 0 VOCs. Good moisture regulator.
Carpet, EGE
An eco-responsible carpet made from recycled fishing nets and plastic bottles. From fishing net to carpet. Installed and tested first at Manufacture Design, the TRANSITION collection imagined with Manganèse Editions combines durability and aesthetics. The pile is 100% recycled Econyl yarns derived from abandoned fishing nets. The backing is made from PET plastic bottles.
Coating, Milleforma
This is an innovative acoustic wall covering, made from cotton and clay, natural eco-sourced materials. Made from cotton lint and clays, it is designed to enhance the aesthetics and comfort of work and residential spaces. Milleforma also embraces a committed circular economy approach: at the end of their life, products can be recycled at their production site to create new tiles. The brand holds a Euroclasses fire certificate and has an A+ rating for volatile organic compounds.
Panels, Oberflex
SuperOrganic panels by Oberflex are 100% natural decorative surfaces, exclusively made from plant materials (Alpine hay, flower petals, wood straw, etc.) untreated, dried, and bonded on a canvas made entirely of linen. This new range of decorative panels made from flower petals, organic hay, or wood straw represents much more than just an eco-designed product. Beyond being 100% natural and recyclable, the coverings, once installed indoors, maintain optimal air quality and provide visual, olfactory, and tactile comfort that appeals to all nature lovers.
Acoustic Tiles, Knauf
Made from 100% natural spruce wood wool, mineralized and coated with a white cement/lime binder, this product offers excellent acoustic performance and a more raw, textured appearance. PEFC certified, the acoustic decorative panels fully comply with environmental certifications such as HQE®, LEED®, and BREEAM® and meet ecological construction criteria. Fine wood wool is a healthy, natural material derived from softwood, respectful of forest resources and biodiversity. Nearly 15% of mineral materials are recycled, resulting in a low environmental footprint for these acoustic panels.
Paint, Algo
It is bio-based made from algae, mostly collected from the Breton coasts where it is designed and manufactured. Algae is an innovative raw material that provides a renewable resource alternative to fossil-based components traditionally found in paint formulations. The ALGOPRO range is part of a dual responsibility approach: a sustainable economy protecting natural environments and resources, and the revitalization of local employment areas.
Panel, Kvadrat
The Really collection by the brand is made of 100% recycled textile, sourced from the hospitality industry (sheets and towels), fashion, and textile industries. This material is manufactured from end-of-life cotton and wool. The production process takes place in Denmark and involves no use of dyes, water, or toxic chemicals, generating only recyclable waste. Thanks to the appropriate machinery, it is also possible to recycle these materials at the end of their life.
