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Cyclone Debbie’s Destructive Design
With the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie, our first thoughts are...how can we help? In the furniture industry, we could easily donate furniture from our fabulous Members and networks. However, after further investigation, we have discovered that sadly this is not really...
URGENT Timber Products Import Conditions Review – Are you an Importer of timber furniture, components or materials ?
The timber import conditions review team within the Plant Import Operations section of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has now completed a preliminary draft of import conditions changes for a specified range of timber products and has established a...
Late Payments are crippling Industry
An inquiry investigating payment times and practices in Australia is in full swing with preliminary findings confirming that big businesses and some governments are taking longer than ever to pay small businesses. So far 60 percent of small businesses are reporting an...
The Lady of the House’
Understanding the purchasing decision process of your customers is imperative in today’s competitive market. Customer profiling has been used in the fashion industry for over 3 decades and has been a driving tool in establishing market share. Knowing and determining...
A Handy Reference Guide to the 20 Greenest Materials
Have you ever wondered what the greenest materials are...we found this handy go-to list of the friendliest materials that have our planet covered. http://ecosalon.com/a-handy-reference-guide-to-the-20-greenest-materials/
Pierre Charpin named Designer of the Year by Maison et Objet
Maison et Objet describes Pierre Charpin as “an explorer at heart” – but the French designer, who graduated from Bourges Art School in 1984, is so much more than that. A “designer’s designer” in the truest sense of the expression, Charpin is unfazed by the world and...
Why health-improving homes are the new green, and the designers helping you sleep better than anyone you know
How choosing the right paint, building and furniture materials, air and lighting systems, and even shower head can turn a home into a restorative oasis that contributes to your overall well-being...
Pantones colour of the year – Greenery!
In keeping with a green theme have you incorporated Pantones colour of the year into any of your designs? If so we would love to see them...in the interim here are some thought starters from our friends at dezeen...
Green Interior Awards Open for submissions
Thank you to the green Interior Awards for their contribution to todays enewlsetter. The AFA is proud to be associated with the Green Interior Awards, which are now open http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=bd04e0d033c6be47b454e3519&id=4109cb82f0
CEO News November 2017
I am excited to lead a delegation of Industry Leaders, Designers, Educators and Buyers to Malaysia for the EFE and MIFF 2017 events. Whilst my role will be to present on the importance of complying with Australian standards, testing, certification and legislation, the...