Environmentally Responsible Design: Green and Sustainable Design for Interior Designers

Deals with the hottest and most urgent issue in interior design education.

Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of green/sustainable design, including  Indoor Environmental Quality, Energy and Water Issues, and the Evaluation and Specification of Interior Finishes and Furnishings.

Considers a variety of systems and design philosophies, including LEED-CI, Cradle to Cradle, Minnesota Sustainable Design Guide, and Energy Star®.

Case studies supply real-world successes in the environmentally responsible design of interiors.

Includes contributions by leading educators, including Dorothy Fowles, Anna Marshall-Baker, Helena Moussatche, and Linda Nussbaumer.