Sustainable Residential Interiors

The Second Edition of Sustainable Residential Interiors addresses cutting edge processes, strategies, and principles as well as details for in-depth product vetting criteria. Award-winning, leading interior designer Annette Stelmack shares her expertise from the perspective of LEED Building Design & Construction projects, healthy interiors, and chemical sensitivities, addressing principles, strategies, and solutions for design 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 industry

• Features checklists and current resources, providing a "hands on" practical approach

• Addresses in-depth, applicable third party certifications and details on relevant building rating systems

• Provides in-depth strategies and criteria for fixed interior finishes, fixtures, equipment and furnishings

• Demonstrates successful, relevant, diverse and inspiring case studies

• Delivers 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 impacts

• Encourages forward-thinking by featuring inspirational statements from mentors, peers, and industry leaders

• Urges 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

Auteur

Annette Stelmack, LEED AP BD+C, is the founding principal
of design firm Inspirit. A nationally recognized leader, educator,
and author she specializes in providing healthy, high performing,
and sustainable interiors for multi-unit housing, residential,
hospitality and spa projects. An expert trainer she creates and
delivers sustainable curriculum through strategic public and
private partnerships, such as USGBC LEED Faculty(TM), ASID, and
IDCEC. A founding member of USGBC Colorado, Annette pioneered
Colorado's sustainability community and serves in multiple
volunteer leadership roles nationally for USGBC, Center for Green
Schools, and ASID.

Kari Foster, Owner & Principal Designer of Associates
III, inspires change through design and is an acknowledged
environmental leader (LUXE CO Magazine) and a Top Woman in
Design (Mountain Living Magazine).

Debbie Hindman, LEED AP, is Associates III's Marketing
Manager. Educator, researcher, and advocate for all things green
design, she leads the firm's business development and marketing
activities.

Associates III is an interior design firm focused on
creating interiors that are life-enhancing, responsible, healthy,
and beautiful. Transforming spaces for more than 40 years,
Associates III brings experience, environmental sensitivity, and
synergy to each project by providing impeccable service, integrity
in their practices, and a holistic team approach. Leading by
example, Associates III sets themselves apart by combining superb
designs with a proven commitment to a sustainable design
philosophy.

Résumé

The Second Edition of Sustainable Residential Interiors addresses cutting edge processes, strategies, and principles as well as details for in-depth product vetting criteria. Award-winning, leading interior designer Annette Stelmack shares her expertise from the perspective of LEED Building Design & Construction projects, healthy interiors, and chemical sensitivities, addressing principles, strategies, and solutions for design 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 industry
• Features checklists and current resources, providing a "hands on" practical approach
• Addresses in-depth, applicable third party certifications and details on relevant building rating systems
• Provides in-depth strategies and criteria for fixed interior finishes, fixtures, equipment and furnishings
• Demonstrates successful, relevant, diverse and inspiring case studies
• Delivers 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 impacts
• Encourages forward-thinking by featuring inspirational statements from mentors, peers, and industry leaders
• Urges 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

Contenu

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xiii

CHAPTER 1 Why Be Sustainable? 1

What Are Green Buildings? 3

Conclusion 32

Resources 32

CHAPTER 2 Inspiring Stories 33

CHAPTER 3 Inspiring Projects 53

CHAPTER 4 Healthy Interiors 81

Green Building Framework 82

Why Health Matters 86

Safety and Well-Being 102

Healthy, High-Performing Strategies 106

Team Integration 118

Benefits 119

Next Steps 122

Resources 122

CHAPTER 5 Greening Projects 125

Getting Started on a Green Project 126

Integrated Design Approach and Criteria 131

Interior Designer's Role 133

Jobsite Measures 135

Client's Role and Responsibilities 138

Green Builder Programs 140

Green Building Cost Considerations 141

Resources 143

CHAPTER 6 Greening Specifications 145

Product Criteria 147

Vetting Products 162

Materials Safety Data Sheets 163

Questions for Manufacturers and Suppliers 167

In Summary 186

Resources 187

CHAPTER 7 Green Building Rating Systems 189

National and International Programs 191

Regional Programs 207

Frameworks and Guidelines 208

Holistic Communities 209

Tools and Resources 210

Resource 210

CHAPTER 8 Certifications and Standards 211

What Are Green Certifications and Standards and Why Are They Important? 211

Certification Resources 214

Indoor Environmental Quality 217

Life-Cycle Assessment 220

Carbon Footprint 223

Compostable 224

Certifications and Standards by Category/Material Type 224

Resources 239

CHAPTER 9 Concrete 241

Where Does It Come From? 245

Installation 245

Maintenance 249

Where Does It Go? 249

Spec List 250

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