Interior Design Can Effect Health and Productivity; Here's How to Get it Right

By Melissa Mizell

It's a safe bet that sustainable design is here to stay. As more in the industry understand this, they also are understanding that incorporating sustainable design strategies early in the process is an opportunity for improving operating efficiency and organizational performance. As integrated design gains momentum, a range of project goals have a higher rate of success and the old obstacles to sustainable design begin to dissolve.

In the integrated design process, interior design is just one part of a system. The interior designer plays an important role in recommending appropriate design strategies that affect productivity, health and well-being. Additionally, through specification and purchasing of verified sustainable products, designers can influence the market to move in a greener direction, directly improving human and ecological health. It is therefore crucial to select quality products and materials that live up to their sustainable claims.

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