Sustainability is as much economy as it is ecology. An object’s imbedded energy speaks to how much energy was expended to produce said object. It is a major element to how ‘green’ or sustainable something is and it is so far not a very well known or cared about trait. This chair, the Flex Chair by Steve Watson is an experiment in how much ‘absence’ can be used to make a full form. Constructed of a cold-formed aluminum plate frame and a flexible neoprene sheet, its geometry allows flex, creating a chair that holds its user rather than just holding them up.
courtesy of Steve Watson
Matt Davis is a Virginia Tech graduate and one of the founding editors behind Arch2O. Launching the platform in mid‑2012 alongside fellow Hokies, he helped shape its identity as an international hub for design innovation and critical dialogue . With a foundation in architectural education and a passion for uncovering unconventional design approaches, Matt has contributed significantly—both editorially and strategically—to Arch2O’s growth, ensuring that emerging architects, academics, and creatives have a space to question, explore, and elevate the built environment.