Green Design Principles

Ola!!!!

My most important goal is to incorporate GREEN DESIGN PRINCIPLES into my future design projects.

I read a very interesting article on WILLIAMS SONOMA MARKET PLACE entitled GREEN DECORATING FACTS EVERY INTERIOR DESIGNER SHOULD KNOW by Jay Johnson.

"If you know the facts, it's a systematic approach to help your clients stay healthy, lessen their impact on the environment, and save money."  

- Jay Johnson, Williams and Sonoma Market Place

The Five Principles of Green Design: 

• Energy efficiency
• Use of low-impact materials
• Use of high-quality, durable materials
• Design for reuse or recycling, and the use of recycled materials
• Conservation of water.

FSC CERTIFIED - West Elm WOOD-SLAT EXPANDABLE
DINING COLLECTION

I am sure you are wondering what is FSC CERTIFIED?  I was too, so here is some information on The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC):

• FSC is an independent, non-profit organization that protects forests for future generations. 

• They are an open, membership-led organization that sets standards under which forests and companies are certified. Their membership consists of three equally weighted chambers -- environmental, economic, and social -- to ensure the balance and the highest level of integrity.

• FSC US is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates as a National Office of FSC International, which is based in Bonn, Germany. 

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Here are a few green design elements that every designer should keep in mind:

• Higher Home Resale Value
• Energy Savings
• Green Is Easy
• Brighter Ideas
• Reuse, Recycle
• Product Lifecycles
• Support Green Vendors

Do you use Green Design Principles in your projects?

Do you feel that being 'GREEN' is a fad that is no longer popular?