{"id":4465,"date":"2019-08-08T15:37:13","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T12:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africasustainabilitymatters.com\/?p=4465"},"modified":"2026-01-11T05:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T05:30:28","slug":"greening-the-interior-of-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/2019\/08\/08\/greening-the-interior-of-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"Greening The Interior Of Buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Picture a court scenario where the\nenvironment is suing the culprits of environmental degradation. Buildings are\nprobably not among the first that come up to the stand to face trial. However,\nbuildings, both residential and commercial, are responsible for one-third of\nglobal greenhouse gas emissions. Looking at current population growth trends,\nthe problem has room for growth. The good thing is that; there is always room\nfor sustainability. Interior designers have immense power to determine the\nsustainability performance of a building in the early phases of design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the past, the interior\ndesign profession has concerned itself with one-dimension practice- to provide\naesthetic enhancements to interior space for clients. It focused on fashion,\nluxury design and the beauty that meets the eye. Interior designers primarily\nfocused on clients\u2019 preferences, needs and cost somewhat neglecting energy\nsaving and emission reductions as well as environmental pollution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in recent years\u2019\ninterior\ndesign<\/a> practice has seen a dramatic shift with design\nstrategies geared towards promoting healthy and sustainable environments for\nindividual\u2019s to work and live in. Society is beginning to recognize and\nappreciate the interconnectedness of buildings, people and the community in the\ncreation of an environmentally responsible built environment; clients are\nbeginning to understand their role and impact on the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interior designers can address some of the greatest environmental impacts of the building by specifying materials and products that benefit both the occupants and the environment. It is about creating interior environments using design principles such as functionality, accessibility, and aesthetics with a focus on people and the planet. Sustainable interior design helps reduce energy consumption, pollution and waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to embrace sustainability in interior\ndesign?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many collaborate with interior designers or even have their own designers in their projects. Although the environmentally sustainable interior design<\/a> has become a major issue with which interior designers make sustainable choices, the real practice is still limited. The problem is they do not design for energy efficiency, low environmental impact nor waste reduction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important that the choice of hard materials that make up the interior architecture are specified with the lowest possible environmental impact such as natural wool insulation in a loft space, locally quarried stone for a kitchen floor or formaldehyde-free plywood for a decorative surface. These will have a less impact on the environment while at the same time displaying the beauty of a place.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implementing low energy lighting scheme<\/a> that individually and collectively accommodates each task or pastime being carried out in space will not only help create a welcoming atmosphere but will help reduce eyestrain while at the same time-consuming energy thoughtfully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Window treatments maximize the natural light entering the space while providing maximum insulation. As for the furniture, consideration might be given to whether an existing piece can be given a new lease of life with some careful restorations or re-upholstery to avoid sending it to landfills which eventually damage the environment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefit of sustainability in interior\ndesign<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole purpose\nbehind sustainable interior design is to preserve the environment and avoid the\ndepletion of earth\u2019s natural resources. When sustainable practices are made\nthroughout each phase of the project development we: reduce emissions, conserve\nwater, conserve and restore natural resources while at the same time reducing\nwaste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In additions, a lot of economic benefits come with it. by\nusing sustainable material and, reducing energy consumption and improving water\nefficiency the \u2018green market\u2019 is given room for expansion, operating costs are\ngreatly reduced and the life cycle of the buildings\u2019 interior is optimized\nwhile increasing property value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social\nbenefits<\/a> are often ignored while looking at the\npositive results of embracing sustainability. In practicing sustainable\ninterior design, comfort and health of occupants are improved, it also created\nan aesthetically pleasing environment thus boosting productivity. Moreover, the\nstrain on local infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable interior design, indeed the design of any\nkind, along with conscious consumption is a future necessity if we are to\nachieve sustainable development goals. Conscious interior design can help\nconserve energy, reduce waste and pollution and create a more positive interior\nenvironment that is better for overall health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable interior practices are better for the planet, the economy, our well-being, and the future. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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