To mark this year's Earth Day, Dezeen has selected 12 recent interviews that will make you more informed about the major environmental issues facing the planet. More about Twelve interviews you should read this Earth Day
French designer Ronan Bouroullec describes his expressive, abstract artworks as "totally opposite" from his design practice. In this interview, he reveals why he has combined the two worlds for the first time. More about "I didn't want my drawings to be used as patterns" says Ronan Bouroullec
With Salone del Mobile returning to its April slot for the first time in four years next week, president Maria Porro tells Dezeen what to expect from the design mega-fair in this interview. More about "Salone cannot be stagnant and living on its past success" says Maria Porro
Designer Samuel Ross speaks to Dezeen about his move into fine art, his future in product design and how his vision "has never been to see everyone wearing my T-shirt" at the opening of his exhibition Land. More about Art is "the medium I want to express myself in" says Samuel Ross
Milan design week exhibition Alcova takes place in a new location every year. In an exclusive interview, founders Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima say this nomadic approach is key to supporting radical young design talent. More about "We dodge the bullet of gentrification by moving around" say Alcova founders
The "global footprint of the automotive in big cities" could shrink thanks to advances in car technology, Peugeot's Philippe-Emmanuel Jean told Dezeen at the European unveiling of the brand's Inception Concept EV. More about City cars could become smaller thanks to electrification says Peugeot head of concepts
Mass timber's reputation as the go-to low-carbon construction material is a problematic oversimplification that is leading to greenwashing, says carbon expert Amy Leedham in this Timber Revolution interview. More about "Mass-timber buildings can have very high carbon emissions" says Amy Leedham
It has never been easier for designers and brands to access recyclable materials and close the clothing loop, says Christopher Raeburn in this interview. More about "I've seen the entire narrative change" around sustainable fashion says Christopher Raeburn
Mass timber could become a key tool in reducing waste from the construction industry, GXN partner Lasse Lind tells Dezeen in this interview for our Timber Revolution series. More about "The approach should be to minimise the use of concrete and steel" says Lasse Lind
Following the death of Rafael Viñoly, directors and employees of his studio are working hard to continue the Uruguayan architect's work, says his son Román Viñoly in this exclusive interview. More about "I feel a great responsibility to extend his legacy" says Rafael Viñoly's son
Bold colours and prints can enhance interiors in the same way as architectural details, argues Rebekka Bay of lifestyle brand Marimekko in this interview. More about Printed textiles are "not just an accessory but something that can create a space" says Marimekko creative director
Mass timber will not become a mainstream building product because it uses too much wood, construction material expert Benjamin Kromoser claims in this interview for the Timber Revolution. More about Mass timber "definitely not the right way to go" says Benjamin Kromoser
We should be aiming for the future depicted in the Timber Revolution logo with a combination of mid- and high-rise mass-timber buildings interspersed with trees, argues ACAN co-founder Joe Giddings in this interview. More about "Forests could be at the heart of our society again" says Joe Giddings
Architects working with mass timber must stop emulating concrete buildings by focusing on height and form, and find a new way to measure success, says expert Andrew Waugh in an interview for our Timber Revolution series. More about "At first we were definitely making concrete buildings out of timber" says Andrew Waugh
Ambitious concepts like Nikken Sekkei's proposal for the world's tallest timber skyscraper can accelerate the use of engineered wood but should not be the focus, argues Hajime Aoyagi in this Timber Revolution interview. More about "Promote demand for wood in low-rise buildings" says architect of timber supertall concept
Urbanist Carlos Moreno responds to the "shocking" conspiracy theories surrounding his 15-minute city concept in this exclusive interview. More about "My fight is not against the car" says 15-minute city creator
Canadian mass-timber pioneer Michael Green has hit out at architects designing unusually shaped buildings rather than embracing biomaterials in this interview as part of Dezeen's Timber Revolution series. More about Architects not adopting biomaterials are "dinosaurs" says Michael Green
Spanish designer Jorge Penadés draws on unlikely sources for inspiration, from toilet-roll tubes to shelving strips. In this interview, he explains why cares more about how things are put together than how they look. More about "I don't end up with beautiful objects right away" says Jorge Penadés
Increasing use of mass timber in architecture is driving good forest management practices in the United States, says Forest Business Network co-founder Arnie Didier in this interview as part of our Timber Revolution series. More about Mass timber should "always start with forest health" says timber industry expert Arnie Didier
In this interview, British architect David Chipperfield, who was named the winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize today, explains how he believes his determination made up for a lack of natural talent. More about "I don't believe I'm that talented" says Pritzker winner David Chipperfield