A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon this site furniture by
loll Designs located in
Duluth, MN. They are using 100% recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and
Richlite, an environmentally friendly composite wood. I love their simple and elegant designs. There are a number from which to choose, but most are oriented to a less formal relaxing style (i.e. adirondack). I see most of them being used in a residential setting, but that is not to say they would not complement the right outdoor public space. I wonder how well the materials would hold up under public stress? They offer a dining set in square and rectangular tables. The laser engraved artwork option for the backs of the
T77 dining chairs is a nice touch.
Despite how great they look on their website, I would still want to see the Richlite in person before I used them on a project. Unfortunately, most of the styles only come in black and white, but a few offer splashes of color. One interesting website detail is the indicator as to how many recycled milk jugs go into each piece of furniture. Their site is definitely worth checking out.
Labels: landscape architecture, recycled materials, site furniture, sustainable design
