Sustainable Commercial Interiors
Penny Bonda, Katie Sosnowchik, Summer Minchew
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Sustainable Commercial Interiors
Penny Bonda, Katie Sosnowchik, Summer Minchew
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Discover new approaches to green design and sustainable building with this comprehensive guide
There's a substantial amount of information designers and architects need to understand about sustainability and commercial projects, especially as expectations for professionals in the industry become clearer. Luckily, the second edition of Sustainable Commercial Interiors has been revamped to serve as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to understand the latest in green and sustainable design. Fully revised throughout, this resource now includes frameworks based on the new LEEDv4 rating system, and provides fifteen brand-new case studies that document green design and building strategies for all types of projects. You'll find information on materials, furnishings, finishes, product standards, and certifications, all designed to keep you in the know and prepare you for future ventures in sustainable design.
The ideal professional companion for interior designers, commercial builders and developers, architects, and interior design students, this guide is an all-in-one introduction to the most essential topics in the industry, such as global environmental issues, water and energy usage, and the tools of the trade, to name just a few. The book is illustrated with full color images throughout.
- Fully revised and updated to include information on the new LEEDv4 rating system
- Discusses the past, present, and future of sustainable design
- Considers global environmental issues, such as waste, land use, and bio-inspired design
- Covers water and energy usage and sustainable materials
Discover the benefits of green building and adopt new approaches to sustainable design. Sustainable Commercial Interiors is your go-to resource for navigating new expectations for responsible interior design.
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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Sustainability Defined and Refined
Our vision is of a life-sustaining Earth. We are committed to the achievement of a dignified, peaceful, and equitable existence. A sustainable United States will have a growing economy that provides equitable opportunities for satisfying livelihoods and a safe, healthy, high quality of life for current and future generations. Our nation will protect its environment, its natural resource base, and the functions and viability of natural systems on which all life depends.âThe Presidentâs Council on Sustainable Development, âTowards a Sustainable America,â May 1999