Sustainable Interior Design Practices
Join the sustainable design movement and learn to create beautiful interiors that are environmentally responsible. Discover eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient solutions, and green certification standards that will set you apart as a conscious designer.
What You'll Learn:
- Principles of sustainable and circular design
- Identifying and sourcing eco-friendly materials
- Understanding LEED and other green certifications
- Energy-efficient lighting and HVAC solutions
- Indoor air quality and non-toxic materials
- Waste reduction and material lifecycle assessment
- Biophilic design and connecting with nature
- Marketing your sustainable design services
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Course Overview
Sustainable interior design is no longer a niche specialty—it's becoming the industry standard. As awareness of environmental issues grows, clients increasingly seek designers who can create beautiful spaces that minimize environmental impact and promote health and wellbeing. This comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a leader in sustainable design.
You'll learn the science behind sustainable materials, understand the environmental impact of design decisions, and discover innovative eco-friendly alternatives to conventional products. We cover everything from natural and recycled materials to energy-efficient systems, water conservation, and waste reduction strategies. You'll understand green building certifications like LEED and WELL, and learn how to guide clients through the certification process.
Beyond environmental considerations, this course emphasizes the human health aspects of sustainable design. You'll learn about indoor air quality, non-toxic finishes, and biophilic design principles that connect occupants with nature. The course includes real-world case studies of award-winning sustainable projects and provides practical guidance on sourcing eco-friendly products, managing costs, and marketing your sustainable design expertise to attract environmentally conscious clients.
What's Included
Module 1: Foundations of Sustainable Design
Understanding sustainability principles, environmental impact, and the circular economy.
Module 2: Sustainable Materials
Identifying eco-friendly materials, understanding certifications, and evaluating lifecycle impacts.
Module 3: Energy & Water Efficiency
Designing for energy conservation, efficient lighting systems, and water-saving strategies.
Module 4: Indoor Environmental Quality
Creating healthy interiors through air quality management and non-toxic material selection.
Module 5: Green Certifications
Understanding LEED, WELL, and other green building standards and certification processes.
Module 6: Biophilic Design
Incorporating nature into interiors and creating spaces that support human wellbeing.
Your Instructor
Emma Green, LEED AP
Emma is a passionate sustainable design advocate with 14 years of experience creating eco-friendly interiors for residential and commercial clients. She is LEED accredited and has worked on numerous certified green building projects. Emma regularly writes for sustainability publications and consults with design firms on implementing sustainable practices. She believes that beautiful design and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.