Bonda / Sosnowchik / Minchew Sustainable Commercial Interiors

2. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-87997-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 432 Seiten, E-Book

Discover new approaches to green design and sustainable buildingwith this comprehensive guide
There's a substantial amount of information designers andarchitects need to understand about sustainability and commercialprojects, especially as expectations for professionals in theindustry become clearer. Luckily, the second edition ofSustainable Commercial Interiors has been revamped to serveas a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to understand thelatest in green and sustainable design. Fully revised throughout,this resource now includes frameworks based on the new LEED v4rating system, and provides fifteen brand-new case studies thatdocument green design and building strategies for all types ofprojects. You'll find information on materials, furnishings,finishes, product standards, and certifications, all designed tokeep you in the know and prepare you for future ventures insustainable design.
The ideal professional companion for interior designers,commercial builders and developers, architects, and interior designstudents, this guide is an all-in-one introduction to the mostessential topics in the industry, such as global environmentalissues, water and energy usage, and the tools of the trade, to namejust a few. The book is illustrated with full color imagesthroughout.
* Fully revised and updated to include information on the newLEED v4 rating system
* Discusses the past, present, and future of sustainabledesign
* Considers global environmental issues, such as waste, land use,and bio-inspired design
* Covers water and energy usage and sustainable materials
Discover the benefits of green building and adopt new approachesto sustainable design. Sustainable Commercial Interiors isyour go-to resource for navigating new expectations for responsibleinterior design.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bonda, Penny

Sosnowchik, Katie

Minchew, Summer

Über Autor(innen)

Penny Bonda is a Fellow of the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil and the American Society of Interior Designers. She is thefounding chair and a principal author of LEED for CommercialInteriors. Her organization, Ecoimpact Consulting, assistsbusinesses achieve a competitive advantage throughsustainability.
Katie Sosnowchik is a veteran journalist and formermagazine editor focusing on design and sustainability. She is nowcommunications director for HDR's global architecture practice,helping share the firm's knowledge of how design thinking can shapebehaviors and outcomes, and how the design of buildings, spaces andproducts can add meaning and value to clients.
Summer Minchew is a partner with Ecoimpact Consultingspecializing in sustainable design principles and green buildingrating system project management and administration.