Abstract
This paper explores the term "Interior Design" and in particular the relationship of the interior design profession with its direct and indirect impacts on the environment. Through a brief analysis, we explore this close relationship, establishing opportunities designers have to promote environmental sustainability. This work goes on to elucidate the role of the interior designer in the delivery of sustainability, providing examples from literature. Further, the process of design, within a context of sustainability is examined, from the design purpose, source of inspiration and subject through to the selection of materials, method of construction and finally, the realization of the idea. Finally, the paper expands the relationship of the interior design profession to the wider scope of social and economic sustainability and suggests a strategy which leads to the involvement of community to promote the uptake of sustainability. In summary, this paper presents an example of an innovative approach to interior design practice, working towards the promotion of holistic sustainable practice.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ICED 11 - 18th International Conference on Engineering Design - Impacting Society Through Engineering Design |
Pages | 19-27 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Volume | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | 18th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED 11 - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 15 Aug 2011 → 18 Aug 2011 |
Other
Other | 18th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED 11 |
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Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Copenhagen |
Period | 15/08/11 → 18/08/11 |
Keywords
- Design process
- Design sustainability
- Interior
- Interior design
- Product design
- Sustainable interiors