Phaidon and Ikea collaborate on 'inspirational’ study on sustainability 

Phaidon and Ikea will publish Us & Our Planet: This is How We Live, a new book exploring the importance of living sustainably.  

The book marks a direct collaboration between Phaidon and Ikea. It will be published on 10th March in 20 languages worldwide.  

Aiming to “create a better everyday life” through design, Ikea says it meets the needs of people today while thinking about those who come next. Us & Our Planet looks at the inspirational homes of 12 ordinary people, including activists, artists, athletes and gardeners as well as young families across the globe. These homes provide the thematic focus of the book: the small actions and choices taken every day to make the world a better place.  

The six chapters–Time, Space, Food, Rest, Play and Togetherness–will focus on three iconic Ikea designs, two homes and one photo essay by a photographer interpreting the theme of the chapter. Collating these aspects into one "beautifully designed" book will embody Ikea’s five principles: form, function, quality, sustainability and affordability. It is at once a call to action and a reminder of the beauty of relationships with each other and our environment, the publisher said.  

Tina Petersson-Lind, manager for Ikea brand, range and marketing communication, said: “This is an inspirational study of the home as the most important place on earth and how we all, with small steps, can make the world a better place.”