Sustainable Residential Interiors

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An illustrated guide to "green" design strategies "This is a book that many in the design community have beenwaiting for--a volume that clearly and succinctly lays out thestrategies and tools at our disposal for creating interiors thatwill serve not only our clients' needs, but also those of theplanet. Best of all, it's an inspiration to read, allowing each ofus to see our way to becoming a part of the design solution neededfor a sustainable future. If you are a designer, you need thisbook!" --Sarah Susanka, FAIA, author of the Not So Big series andHome by Design "This excellent book will benefit designers of residentialinteriors that incorporate sustainable design into their practicesor are looking to begin to do so. Designers may be surprised by thevariety of projects shown that are great examples of residentialsustainable interiors." --Bernadette Upton, ASID, LEED AP, founding member of theSustainable Design Council and member of the Florida Green BuildingCoalition Issues of sustainability and environmental consciousness havebeen increasingly important to designers of residential interiors.A leading firm that has built its expertise in addressingenvironmental concerns in residential interiors, Associates IIIpresents solutions for the design practitioner in this book.Covering topics such as indoor air quality, identifying low-impactmaterials, conserving energy and water, and support of constructionteams in reducing waste, Sustainable Residential Interiors providesdesigners with the necessary information and tools to integrateenvironmentally responsible design into their practice. Sustainable Residential Interiors takes readers throughan integrated design process, showing how sustainable principlesand practices can be applied on virtually every level of interiordesign. Taking a practical, hands-on approach, this accessible andeasy-to-understand resource guide includes: * Visual examples of sustainable projects and applications * Critical thinking about environmental issues within homes * Guidelines for clients and project teams * Helpful checklists for greening projects and specification * In-depth information to promote understanding and assist inspecifying interior finishes and furnishings * Questions for manufacturers and vendors * Effective methods of marketing sustainable design services

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Associates III's Sustainable Residential Interiors is the 2008 winner of the Joel Polsky Prize, awarded by the ASID Educational Foundation for outstanding contribution to the literature of interior design.
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