Sustainability

Perspective - Summer 2010

The last 10 years have been deemed "The Green Decade." But beyond sustainable materials, today's green-alternative practices are keeping the design industry focused on the future.

Perspective - Summer 2008

SUMMER 2008 - Interior designers are leading the green revolution beyond the built environment by changing the behaviors and mindsets of clients.

Perspective - Summer 2008

IIDA’s new Headquarters and Learning Center achieve LEED Gold certification.

Perspective - Winter 2008

WINTER 2007 - With so many sustainable certifications and rating systems flooding the market, it can be difficult for designers to know what's green and what's greenwash.

Perspective - Summer 2007

SUMMER 2007 - Green design not only provides significant cost benefits, but health and environmental ones as well. And it all starts with lighting.

Perspective - Winter 2006

WINTER 2006 - Global lighting experts point to new energy-efficient lighting technologies, daylighting and interior designers themselves as the key ingredients to a sustainable future.

Perspective - Spring 2005

SPRING 2005 - Designers work to reconcile the demand for totally recyclable design with the means required to achieve it.