Interview with architect Colin Seah, founder of Ministry of Design by Ifigenia Kotitsa

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Colin was kind enough to answer our questions regarding his style, sustainable design, and his perspective of designing a project in Greece. Below you can read our interview with Colin Seah.

 

How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Energy costs are higher than they’ve ever been and are projected to keep climbing. The consequences of burning fossil fuels are constant reminders to homeowners across the world that our wellbeing is dependent on the ways we treat the Earth. Preserving the planet is an astronomically large task, but starting at home is the easiest way to enact big change. Making your home more energy efficient can save you thousands of dollars and save the planet!

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Small-scale changes

Turn down the thermostat

The moment the temperature drops off, we are quick to run to our thermostats and blast the heat all the way up. Since we want to keep our homes warm and toasty at all times, we tend to leave the heat on all day and all night, regardless of if anyone is home or not. In a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy, it was found that lowering your thermostat by 10 to 15 degrees during the work day reduced wasted energy and resulted in 5 percent to 15 percent in annual savings. Investing in a smart thermometer will allow you to control the temperature settings in your home from your smartphone!

 

How to Decorate Your Master Bathroom

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Your master bathroom should be your space for relaxation and tranquility. It should inspire you in the morning as you get ready for the day, and at night to help you unwind.

   

El Mama & La Papa Bar Restaurant in Barcelona by El Equipo Creativo

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

El Mama 07

space which plays with duality and the mixture of opposites: the protagonists are two large bars, El Mama and La Papa, facing one another with a dance floor in between.

   

Schoolgarden “De Buitenkans” by RO&AD Architecten

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

SCHOOLGARDEN 06

A Practical School for horticulture and animal care in Roosendaal, The Netherlands.

   

A “Greenery” selection for the 2017 stylish interiors

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Pantone Color of the Year

Greenery is the new pantone colour for 2017: a nature-inspired gradation which suggests renovation and regeneration. 

   

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