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17-25 October 2026

CO2Balance Collection

At DDW, ReHemptation and Husarska launch CO2Balance. This meeting furniture collection moves beyond wood, restoring balance between ecology and human

Hosted by Stefan Hamiga

This project is now archived and was part of DDW26

This project is part of
CO2Balance CO2Balance Collection by ReHemptation⁠
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Hemp table, chairs and acoustic screens.
Hemp table, chairs and acoustic screens.
Husarska Design
Beyond wood: carbon-negative hemp meeting furniture balancing nature, inclusive sensory design, and human connection.

ReHemptation Vision

The CO2Balance collection embodies the core mission of ReHemptation: to lead the transition toward truly carbon-negative, tree-free meeting spaces. By rethinking how public and corporate environments are furnished, ReHemptation utilizes Strumber—an advanced hemp biocomposite—to actively sequester carbon and eliminate reliance on timber and fossil-based plastics. The project bridges environmental decarbonization with social responsibility, crafting inclusive furniture that fosters human connection, sensory accessibility, and natural harmony.

Research & Inclusion

Addressing today's urgent ecological and social challenges requires an R&D-driven methodology focused on systemic change. Grounded in material research aligned with IPK guidelines, CO2Balance merges sustainable engineering with universal design principles. The collection addresses human sensory needs through tactile 45-degree chamfers, shadow-edges, and non-glare surfaces for visually impaired users, alongside sound-absorbing hemp fibers and elastomeric isolators that optimize acoustic clarity for hearing aid users.

Circular Connection

Engineered for complete disassembly and end-of-life circularity, the CO2Balance collection seamlessly bridges ecological responsibility with human ergonomics. By combining carbon-storing materials with sensory accessibility, ReHemptation demonstrates how modern meeting environments can actively drive corporate decarbonization goals while fostering warm, healthy, and welcoming spaces where every individual can fully engage and connect.

Tactile hemp biocomposite table detail.
Tactile hemp biocomposite table detail.
Husarska Design
Inclusive meeting around the CO2Balance table.
Inclusive meeting around the CO2Balance table.
Husarska Design
People interacting around CO2Balance - Workshop
People interacting around CO2Balance - Workshop
Husarska Design
Ministry of Culture and National Heritage & CII
Ministry of Culture and National Heritage & CII
Husarska Design

By

Stefan Hamiga

Hosted by

Husarska Design Studio & ReHemptation⁠
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About Stefan Hamiga

I’m an industrial designer from Krakow, interested in how people interact with the things around them. I specialise in ergonomics and human-centred design, and I particularly enjoy working on complex challenges where design can make a real difference.

Colofon

Lead Designer & Founder Jadwiga Husarska-Sobina
Designer Paulina Zdybał
Designer Joanna Rudzińska
Designer Stefan Hamiga

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