About this course
This Green Interior Design Specialist course covers everything from theory to current practices. It presents the tools and knowledge needed to implement an environmentally responsible approach for any interior design project. The course opens with a broad perspective on global sustainability followed by a timeline of human and environmental interactions. This sets the stage for the course's coverage of the day-to-day issues of environmentally responsible interior design, including:
- Indoor air quality
- Environmentally responsible lighting design
- Energy and water issues
- Evaluation and specification of interior finishes and furnishings
- United States Green Building Council and LEED certification
As a Green Interior Design Specialist you will examine a variety of essentials design standards and philosophies. The final part of this course includes in-depth case studies that demonstrate how the principles and practices can be successfully put into action.
Prerequisite(s): None
Green Interior Design Specialist Module 1
Environmentally Responsible Interior Design
- Global Sustainability: The Macro Perspective
- A Timeline of Human and Environmental Interactions
- Environmentally Responsible Interior Design
- Nature as a Model for Design
Green Interior Design Specialist Module 2
Indoor Environmental Quality
- Indoor Air Quality
- Environmentally Responsible Lighting Design
- Energy, HVAC, and Water
Green Interior Design Specialist Module 3
Evaluation of Interior Finishes and Furnishings
- Certification Programs and Evaluation Instruments
- United States Green Building Council
- LEED Certification
- Specification of Products for Environmentally Responsible Interior Design
Green Interior Design Specialist Module 4
Case Studies
- The Immaculate Heart of Mary Motherhouse
- The Everett L. Marshall Building
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
