The Green Room Blog

Discover the seven new Hive pre-set layouts, designed to simplify specification while showcasing the flexibility of Furnitubes' modular seating and planter system. From public realm and commercial developments to healthcare, education and rooftop projects, Hive provides adaptable solutions that can grow and evolve alongside your space.

The previous entry set the context, and this is where it becomes practical: translating long-held, considered decisions into data that is measurable, verifiable, and shared. This journal documents how we’re approaching that shift, building the evidence behind what we’ve always believed should hold value over time.

Explore how thoughtfully designed street furniture becomes a guardian for urban ecosystems. Learn about benches with gabion bases that shelter insects, rooftop planters that support pollinators, and bins that blend seamlessly with nature—all while enhancing human wellbeing and meeting biodiversity net gain requirements.

Meet Karen, whose door is always open - especially if you’re bringing a cuppa. From her unique approach to client relationships to sharing a laugh with tourists over our Bell bollards in Brighton, discover why she believes that while we deal in timber and steel, it’s our people who truly make the place.

Furnitubes’ Managing Director Catherine Barratt shares the company’s vision for the next twenty years, from climate-responsive design and sustainable materials to the partnerships and craftsmanship that define "furniture for good."

Discover how strategic litter bin placement enhances public spaces, fosters community pride, and supports sustainable waste management. Discover design principles that make outdoor litter bins work harder for councils and estate managers.

What does sustainability really look like for a small manufacturer? It’s not a perfect story - it’s a process. In our new Sustainability Journal, our Managing Director, Catherine, opens up about what it takes to balance purpose, progress, and practicality in 2026 and beyond.

Furnitubes designers Lauren Walls and Theo Seah share how streamlining product ranges creates better outcomes for production, customers, and the environment. Explore the philosophy behind elegant simplicity in outdoor furniture design.

Climate resilient spaces start with smarter specification - explore how durability, lifecycle carbon, and modular design can futureproof your projects.