IDIA 301 Sustainable Design for Interiors

The course is composed of a first theoretical core, in which theory and standards will be illustrated, and a second core in which students will apply sustainable principles to the design process. A series of initial lectures will introduce briefly the theories of sustainable growth and environmental design as a necessary theoretical background to underpin sustainable design practice. Students will become familiar with the principles of the most important standards (such as LEEDS or BREEAM) used to benchmark energy efficiency, non-toxic materials, and air quality in interior environments. Finally, students will test their understanding of sustainable design on a small design studio, in which they will be expected to produce a creative, innovative, low-energy interior environment.