Sustainable Commercial Interiors

Penny Bonda, Katie Sosnowchik

306 pages, parution le 13/12/2006

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A step-by-step guide to designing environmentally friendly commercial interiors

Millions of people in the U.S. workforce rely on interior designers to create environments that make them happy and productive, as well as promote their safety and well-being. Sustainable Commercial Interiors provides an engaging introduction to and exploration of the vast field of sustainable design as it specifically relates to commercial interior spaces.

In Sustainable Commercial Interiors, coauthors Penny Bonda, a noted expert on interior design and sustainability, and Katie Sosnowchik, an interior design editor and innovator, share their passion for environmental advocacy while offering designers and architects the technical knowledge important for success in this evolving discipline. The authors apply the concept of environmental responsibility to the design of interiors, and employ the organization of the LEED Green Building Rating System to sort the design process into five categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy issues, materials, and indoor environmental quality.

Chapters explore:

In-depth information about interior finishes and furnishings
Best contemporary examples of sustainable commercial interior design projects, including photos and drawings of the design
Outside-the-boundaries thinking about sites, water, and energy issues
Materials, with a strong emphasis on life-cycle thinking
Indoor environmental quality, including acoustics, thermal comfort, daylighting, and views
Green design tools, including standards, certification programs, and specifications

Based on the premise that designers, with their power to create, have responsibilities beyond others, Sustainable Commercial Interiors is a vital tool for both novice and veteran green-minded practitioners.

Sommaire

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Sustainable Design: Past, Present, and Future
Global Issues: An Overview
Sites, Water, and Energy
The Materials Maze
The Indoor Environment
The Tools of our Trade
The Business Case for Green Design
Substance and Style
Notes
Glossary
Resources
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Penny Bonda, Katie Sosnowchik
Parution	13/12/2006
Nb. de pages	306
Format	20,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	880g
Intérieur	Quadri
EAN13	9780471749172
ISBN13	978-0-471-74917-2