21st of January: Circularity and the Future of Collaboration Spaces

Join HOW Group and Ecolution Design for an afternoon education session exploring how data, circularity, adaptability, and smarter design decisions are reshaping workplaces and how we think about collaboration in the future.

When: Wednesday the 21st of January from 5pm, with discussions to begin from 5:30pm

Where: HOW Group Showroom 2/250 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, 3006

RSVP: Fill out this form or reply to ben.j@howgroup.com.au

BY HOW. GROUP

PUBLISHED January 14, 2026

The Discussion:

With sustainability expectations accelerating across the built environment, the conversation is no longer just about compliance. It’s about how these changes are influencing the way workplaces are planned, specified and experienced. The discussion will explore how mandatory sustainability frameworks are shaping design decisions, alongside a broader look at the future of meeting and collaboration spaces and how they support the way we work today.

So, how do we design workplaces that meet rising sustainability requirements while still enabling meaningful collaboration?

We will be joined by Dirk Rutten all the way from the Netherlands. Dirk is the Lead Designer and Founder of Ecolution Design, who will talk through how they are approaching circularity and the sustainable trends in the European market.

We will also hear from James Calder from Placing Advisory. James will share insights into how sustainable design strategies are evolving as they move from optional aspirations to mandatory requirements across the built environment. He will also explore the future of meeting rooms and their impact on collaborative work.