Chapter
May
7
7
Sustainability in Design: Eco-Friendly Practices and How Designers Can Lead
Description
This is an IN-PERSON CEU at Ernest Gaspard at ADAC. A light lunch and refreshment will be provided. Zoom link will also be provided.
This class is accredited through the IDCEC, not any other organization. Those who are a part of the ASID, IIDA, and IDC can receive credit if a valid IDCEC # provide.
Course Description
- Lead your clients toward making eco-friendly choices.
- Working with lighting brands that prioritize sustainability.
- How to use these ideas in your own projects.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how sustainable practices in the design, development and manufacturing of premium lighting fixtures create a longer product lifecycle, support design and community priorities, and minimize environmental impact.
- Explore the drivers of a rising demand for sustainability in interior design and how to use this information to educate clients about thoughtful, long-lasting design options.
- Recognize why preserving and utilizing artisan legacy techniques and craftsmanship can reduce the interior design industry’s environmental impact and use this information to source responsible choices.
- Learn how to select made-to-order, eco-friendly lighting fixtures and understand how this choice contributes to designing high-quality spaces tailored to your client's requirements.