At last, there's an authoritative guide to help interior designers apply green-building and sustainability applications to their environments. Sustainable Interior Design expertly introduces the principles of environmentally responsible design for interior environments. This useful reference provides beginningdesigners with a comprehensive survey that covers everything from theoreticalapproaches to current practices. It helps designers understand the environmentally responsible approach and make design decisions that are ethical and do not harm the world's environment. INDICE: PART I: Environmentally Responsible Interior Design (ERID). GlobalSustainability: The Big Picture. What is ERID? Why is ERID important? Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). Energy and Water Issues. PART II: Evaluation of Interior Finishes and Furnishings. Evaluation Instruments. Certification Programs. US Green Building Council (USGBC). ERID Specifications. Specification of ER Products PART III: Case Studies. Part IV Resources.
- ISBN: 978-0-471-76131-0
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 416
- Fecha Publicación: 30/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés