Brave Space at Bobby Berk Home

Brave Space is a group of three Brooklyn-based designers concentrating on bringing modular, multi-functional objects into the home and office setting. Dedicated to providing quality, high-end furniture that is both playful and modern, the designers at Brave Space draw from a common set of influences ranging from video games to minimalist sculpture. Our hands-on approach to the design and construction of each piece has greatly influenced our material choices and has led us towards the use of materials that are both durable and environmentally sustainable. Brooklyn has a strong local scene of businesses that are providing each other with services, trade, and materials. The loss of large industry in our area has created pockets of space for the proliferation of smaller scale companies sharing similar goals. These "specialized communities" allow us to remain a local business in Brooklyn while using New York City as a portal to the larger global community. Our business remains local while the response to our work is international. There is also a growing movement towards sustainability that is raising awareness across the board. The climate is right for designers and fabricators to produce their goods in ways that have a positive effect on our world. The Policy. At Brave Space our policy is to optimize our use of materials, thereby minimizing the amount of waste and scrap. Materials. Bamboo plywood is made from 100% rapidly renewable bamboo, using adhesives that are both strong and emissions free. FSC certified Plywood (Forest Stewardship Council). FSC tracks the wood from its forest of origin all the way through the chain of custody to where the product is sold. An FSC certified product has been harvested and produced in a stringently eco-sensitive manner. Finishes, Glues & Adhesives. At Brave Space we use only paints, stains, adhesives, and sealants with low or zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds). We finish all products with either hand-applied organic-herbal oil or a water-based spray finish. Wind Based Power. In our shop, we use clean, emission free wind and small-hydro energy reducing the need for energy from other sources. Local Suppliers and Manufacturers. All materials are supplied by local distributors for our Brave Space Products. All finishers and manufacturers that we work with on various Brave Space projects are located in Brooklyn, NY.