Research and Markets: Environmentally Responsible Design: Green and Sustainable Design for Interior Designers - Now Available

January 21, 2009

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Environmentally Responsible Design: Green and Sustainable Design for Interior Designers" to their offering. At last, there's an authoritative guide to help interior designers apply green- building and sustainability applications to their environments. Sustainable Interior Design expertly introduces the principles of environmentally responsible design for interior environments. This useful reference provides beginning designers and experienced professionals alike with a comprehensive survey that coverers everything from theoretical approaches to current practices. It helps designers understand the environmentally responsible approach and make design decisions that are ethical and do not harm the world's environment. Key Topics Covered: PART I: - Environmentally Responsible Interior Design (ERID). - Global Sustainability: The Big Picture. - What is ERID? - Why is ERID important? - Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). - Energy and Water Issues. PART II: - Evaluation of Interior Finishes and Furnishings. - Evaluation Instruments. Certification Programs. - US Green Building Council (USGBC). - ERID Specifications. - Specification of ER Products PART III: Case Studies. Part IV Resources.

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