“It’s essential that the industry provides real solutions for the waste it generates”
In our quest to understand how contemporary architecture embraces the circular economy, we spoke with Gracia Amandi and Jorge de Uña, founders of Uña + Amandi Arquitectos. With an honest perspective deeply rooted in common sense, the architects explained how they see the future of sustainability applied to construction and how the industry must evolve […]
“There are many ways to reuse materials in responsible ways and make them attractive to the consumer”
Ragna Sara Jónsdóttir is the founder and creative director of FÓLK Reykjavík, a brand she launched in 2017 with a clear mission: to bring sustainable design, circular economy principles, and production transparency into the world of interior and product design. She holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of Iceland and a Master’s degree […]
“It’s not just about creating beautiful spaces, but about designing them in a smarter and more responsible way”
Interior designer Dalia Pena Fernández, founder of PEZA Interiorismo, recently visited BIRDMIND’s plant to see firsthand the manufacturing process of Rice Tab, our sustainable board made from rice husk. For us, these types of encounters with industry professionals are particularly valuable: they allow us to closely share our commitment to innovation while also listening to […]
David Camba, founder of BIRDMIND, wins the 2025 Young Entrepreneur Award from AJE Pontevedra
BIRDMIND’s founder and CEO, David Camba, has been recognized with the 2025 Young Entrepreneur Award, presented by the Association of Young Entrepreneurs of Pontevedra (AJE Pontevedra). This award highlights the talent, innovation and leadership of young entrepreneurs who are transforming the business landscape in Galicia. In the case of BIRDMIND, the recognition comes as the […]
BIRDMIND strengthens its presence at Interihotel 2025 with an award for sustainable design
Our participation in Interihotel Barcelona 2025 has been three inspiring days that allowed us to connect with professionals from the fields of design, architecture, and hospitality, and to share our vision of how sustainability and innovation can transform the spaces we inhabit. From our stand J29, we presented Rice Tab, our circular material made from […]
Rice Tab recognized as Best Sustainable Product at Interihotel BCN25
We are very proud to announce that Rice Tab, our circular material developed from rice husks, has been awarded the Best Sustainable Product at Interihotel BCN25, granted by the AMBIT cluster. The jury highlighted that Rice Tab “simplifies the industry’s commitment to responsible innovation and the circular economy,” replacing traditional materials such as wood or […]
BIRDMIND and Material Bank® Europe join forces for circular design
At BIRDMIND, we hosted a very special day at our facilities in Pontevedra together with Material Bank® Europe, exploring new ways to move towards more sustainable and circular design. During the session, we shared with participants the manufacturing process of our RiceTab panel, made from rice residues, and created an environment to exchange ideas and […]
NAN Arquitectos: “AI and sustainability will define trends in design and construction”
Whenever we welcome professionals from the sector to our facilities, we love to exchange ideas, spark conversations, and gain insight into their vision of the present and future of architecture. This time, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alberto F. Reiriz Paz and Vicente Pillado Domato, from NAN Arquitectos, about innovative materials, sustainability, and […]
“The most important thing is realizing that there’s a different way of doing things”: Diego Freire, Director of Zero Housing
During the event we held at our factory together with Fundación Paideia Galiza, as part of the European project Circular Challenge, we had the opportunity to talk with leading professionals in architecture, construction, and sustainable design. One of them was Diego Freire, director of Zero Housing, who shared his vision of circularity, the challenges of […]