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# 78 APRIL 18 , 2016
Eco-design
The example of Scavolini is emblematic. The commitment to sustainability began with the environmental certifications, it integrated the
themes of resource efficiency and
renewable energy (for example via
a photovoltaic system installed on
the coverage of the establishments
that guarantees the 90% of energy
needs) and continues with an ongoing research on their materials
and processes, in order to achieve
better performance with lower environmental impacts.
Durability
One of the main drivers of the green competitiveness of Italian companies in the Wood Furniture is the
durability of the products, which
mainly lies in the design phase. We
analyzed four case studies.
Molteni & C is committed to producing furniture that grant quality and
durability, ensuring more than 10
years, the availability of spare parts and of the main types of coating
for its furnishings. This is the same
approach adopted by the kitchen
manufacturer Dada which guarantees for 10 years the availability of
the components, which is important when moving the kitchen from
one house to another. Another case
analyzed is Zanotta, for which quality and design go hand in hand.
The philosophy of the company is
to provide products that can retain
intact the initial characteristics as
long as possible.
Poliform also takes great care in selecting the
best materials focusing in parallel on their
reliability and durability over time, as in the
case of tempered safety glass, up to 5 times
stronger than normal glass.
Disassembly
In recent years Valcucine has focused on disassembly and dematerialization: their research led to the creation of a kitchen designed
using only shelves and baskets without the
use of glues. The company also provides a liWE THE ITALIANS | 69
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