Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Interior Design Defining sustainable interior design, its importance, and the role of interior designers in creating environmentally responsible spaces
Module #2 Understanding the Impact of Interior Design on the Environment Examining the environmental effects of interior design, including resource depletion, waste, and climate change
Module #3 Sustainable Design Principles Exploring the key principles of sustainable design, including reduce, reuse, recycle, and closed-loop systems
Module #4 Material Selection and Sourcing Analyzing the environmental impact of materials, sourcing strategies, and sustainable material options
Module #5 Sustainable Textiles and Upholstery Exploring eco-friendly textiles, sustainable fabric sourcing, and environmentally responsible upholstery options
Module #6 Energy Efficiency in Interior Design Strategies for reducing energy consumption, including lighting, HVAC, and smart building technologies
Module #7 Water Conservation in Interior Design Designing for water efficiency, including low-flow fixtures and greywater reuse systems
Module #8 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Creating healthy indoor environments through natural ventilation, air purification, and non-toxic materials
Module #9 Waste Reduction and Management Strategies for minimizing waste, including recycling, composting, and reducing construction waste
Module #10 Biophilic Design and Connection to Nature Designing spaces that promote human connection to nature, including natural light, ventilation, and biomimicry
Module #11 Acoustics and Sound Design Designing spaces for optimal acoustics, including sound absorption, diffusion, and masking techniques
Module #12 Sustainable Color Theory and Paint Selection Exploring eco-friendly paint options, color theory, and sustainable color selection strategies
Module #13 Furniture Design for Sustainability Designing furniture for disassembly, reuse, and recyclability, including sustainable materials and production methods
Module #14 Sustainable Space Planning and Layout Designing spaces for flexibility, adaptability, and minimal environmental impact
Module #15 WELL Building Standard and Health-Based Design Introducing the WELL Building Standard, a framework for designing spaces that promote occupant health and well-being
Module #16 LEED Certification and Green Building Ratings Overview of the LEED certification process and other green building rating systems
Module #17 Sustainable Design for Specific Building Types Designing for sustainability in different building types, including residential, commercial, and institutional projects
Module #18 Designing for Resilience and Adaptability Creating spaces that can adapt to changing needs, including flexible layouts and modular design
Module #19 Sustainable Design for Aging Populations Designing spaces that promote aging-in-place, accessibility, and healthy aging
Module #20 Innovative Materials and Technologies Exploring emerging sustainable materials, technologies, and products in interior design
Module #21 Circular Economy and Product Design Designing products and systems that promote a circular economy, including sharing, reuse, and recycling
Module #22 Designing for Net Zero Energy Strategies for achieving net zero energy buildings, including passive design, renewable energy, and energy storage
Module #23 Sustainable Design in Practice Case studies and real-world examples of sustainable interior design projects, including challenges and successes
Module #24 Marketing and Selling Sustainable Design Communicating the value of sustainable design to clients, including marketing strategies and sales techniques
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Interior Design career
