1. Context : Introduction
The problem : Climate change ; Step by step: Climate change ; Diminishing resources and biodiversity ; Waste ; Allergies and stress ; Water scarcity ; Population growth ; The construction industry
Sustainability and the role of interior designers : Step by step: Design impact
History forgotten : Traditional buildings ; Modernist design
Disregarding preconceptions
2. A sustainable approach : Introduction
Embracing compromise : The unsustainable nature of construction ; The scale of the problem ; Knowing where to begin ; Approaching compromise
Asking the right questions : What is the purpose of the project? ; How long will the interior be required? ; What energy and water systems are appropriate? ; What materials are appropriate? ; What construction methods are appropriate? ; How will the space function? ; What will happen to it when it is no longer useful?
Assessment : Case study: LEED assessment ; LEED ; BREEAM ; Ska rating ; NABERS ; Green Star Australia ; BEAM ; CASBEE ; DGNB ; Case study: Green Star assessment ; Step by step: Assessment process
3. Key issues to understand : Introducing the key issues
Energy : Impacts of energy use ; Approaching low-energy design ; Step by step: Low-energy design ; Passive design ; Energy efficiency ; Renewable energy systems ; Energy assessment ; Case study: Low-energy design
Water : Impacts of water use ; Approaching water-conserving design ; Step by step: Water-conserving design ; Passive design ; Water efficiency ; Water reuse and recycling ; Flood protection ; Water assessment
Materials : Impacts of materials ; Step by step: Ceramic tile life cycle ; Step by step: Carpet life cycle ; Approaching sustainable specification ; Step by step: Sustainable materials specification ; Specification checklist ; Reduce ; Reuse ; Recycle ; Renewables ; Case study: Choosing materials ; Materials assessment ; Choosing materials ; Base materials ; Flooring ; Finishes ; Fabrics ; Furniture ; Further information
Construction methods : Impacts of construction methods ; Approaching sustainable construction ; Reduce ; Reuse ; Recycle ; Furniture construction ; Case study: Sustainable construction ; Step by step: Flat-pack furniture
Putting sustainability into practice : Introducing the projects
Temporary projects : Case study: Nothing advertising agency ; Case study: Yeshop boutique
Flexible projects : Case study: The Elgar Room ; Case study: Howies store
Long-term projects : Case study: Design Council headquarters ; Case study: Renctas store
