Sustainable Residential Interiors:

practitioners. A comprehensive update of the current state of the sustainable interior design industry is provided, including present and upcoming industry transformations, thought-leading principles, strategies and practices for project implementation, and fine points and resources for in-depth pro...

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Main Author: Stelmack, Annette (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Somerset Wiley 2014
Edition:2nd ed
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Online Access:KUBA1
Summary:practitioners. A comprehensive update of the current state of the sustainable interior design industry is provided, including present and upcoming industry transformations, thought-leading principles, strategies and practices for project implementation, and fine points and resources for in-depth product vetting to support high-performing, healthy interiors. Sustainable Residential Interiors takes readers through an integrated design process, demonstrating relevant principles and practices that apply to essentially any interiors project toward creating an environment that is healthy, high-performing, functional, sustainable, and beautiful. In doing so, it:Promotes critical thinking about health and environmental issues in the building industryFeatures checklists and current resources, providing a "hands on" practical approachAddresses in-depth, applicable third party certifications and details on relevant building rating systemsProvides in-depth strategies and criteria for fixed interior finishes, fixtures, equipment and furnishingsDemonstrates successful, relevant, diverse and inspiring case studiesDelivers comprehensive tools and resources for researching and vetting products' composition and chemical make-up.Evaluates all aspects of a building's interior to identify and implement methods that: save energy and water; reduce Co2 emissions and waste; improve indoor air quality free of toxins; and are responsive to environmental impactsEncourages forward-thinking by featuring inspirational statements from mentors, peers, and industry leadersUrges interior designers to commit to designing safe, healthy environments that are integral to a professional code of ethics, which ensure the delivery of positive outcomes for the client and any building's future occupants
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Physical Description:1 online resource (691 pages)
ISBN:9781118889749
9781118603680

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