41 formaldehyde and benzene emissions while ensuring a healthier, more comfortable onboard environment.” Design for disassembly As part of the move towards circular design and lifecycle thinking, the industry is also exploring how it can create interior spaces and products with components that can be easily separated and updated, repaired or refurbished – or removed and then repurposed or recycled – to avoid generating excessive waste that goes straight to landfill. “I believe we could design interiors that can be remodelled without requiring us to rip the full space apart,” says Petra Ryberg, designer and owner at Design Studio Berg+. “For instance, we could easily change a sports bar into a sushi bar without touching the steel. We should also prioritise durability over following trends by using products and materials that last over time and don’t need to be frequently replaced. Showing these possibilities to clients also makes sense from a business perspective because it could help them save lots of money.” Daniela Herget, owner of Cruise Quality Consult, says this planning should happen during the initial design stages for every ship interior. “We should be considering what we will do with products and materials at the end of their lifecycles, evaluating what will need to be replaced and what can be refurbished instead,” she says. “We must thoughtfully select durable and circular materials for newbuilds, then try to keep or modernise these items during dry docks, rather than fully replacing them. Plus, we must identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to track waste reduction and sustainability performance during dry dock projects.” Establishing KPIs and common sustainability benchmarks will help the industry to develop a collective understanding of what environmental sustainability means in the context of marine interiors, as well as set limits on what is and isn’t considered acceptable. “There needs to be clear and concise regulations that are applied strictly at a global level,” says Ryberg. Sustainability benchmarks, KPIs and regulations will also make it possible to analyse and compare the environmental impact of every item used onboard a cruise ship – from the individual raw materials all the way to the end of life. Having access to this accurate data will enable designers to guide clients into choosing the most sustainable options. “To inform material and product selection, we depend on quality supplier information,” says Jennifer de VereHopkins, associate director of design firm Jestico + Whiles. “Our top concern is obtaining the right data, which is reliable and comparable between products, to evaluate options equitably and advise our clients confidently. Suppliers that offer better circularity credentials will be prioritised. Longevity, ease of repair and refurbishment, as well as recycled content will feature in our selection criteria. Suppliers that innovate existing products will also be on our radar.” It’s also crucial for the industry to use benchmarks to monitor the impact of the sustainability measures they have implemented. “Measurable, standardised metrics are essential to track real progress and make sustainability a shared language across projects, companies and continents,” says Galmine. “In addition, it’s time to pilot fully sustainable interior “ We could design interiors that can be remodelled without requiring us to rip the full space apart” Petra Ryberg, Design Studio Berg+
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