Sustainable Design Strategies

how to specify materials, processes and products that contribute to earning LEED points
in a residential context
an understanding of how environmental responsibility informs the practice of interior
design [CIDA Standard 4 (c)]
how to make appropriate design or specification of products and materials in relation to
project criteria and human and environmental wellbeing [CIDA Standard 13 (d)]
how to select and apply products and materials on the basis of their properties and
performance criteria, including ergonomics, environmental attributes, life safety, and life
cycle cost [CIDA Standard 13 (e)]
how to design and specify a broad range of appropriate products, materials, objects, and
elements in support of the design intent [CIDA Standard 13 (f)]
an understanding of standards and guidelines related to sustainability and wellness