"An essential introduction to sustainable domestic design." --Dwell
magazine
How to Achieve Style and Sustainability
Green Interior Design is the most comprehensive guide to sustainable
building, designing, and decorating on the market. This beautifully
illustrated guide covers every detail of your home--from the drywall to
the finial on the curtain rod--and how to find the most environmentally
friendly versions of products and décor. This second edition of Green
Interior Design is meant as much for the budget DIYer as it is for the
luxury homebuilders looking to dip their toes into sustainability.
Sprinkled among the chapters, readers will find:
- Digestible how-tos for quick updates
- Fun DIY projects
- Quick tips on repurposing and upcycling
- Helpful resources and buying guides
- Inspiring home tours
- Unconventional advice from designers (e.g., "Don't buy anything!")
We hope readers carry this reference guide with them as they decorate
apartments, furnish their first properties, and build their dream homes
from the ground up. The second edition's interactive structure allows
you, the reader, to choose your own adventure: go into the weeds and get
granular with purchasing decisions for your home, or take a more
generalized approach to your green design project. Whichever path you
choose, know that it's more important than ever before to act
sustainably. "Going green" is more than just a trend: It's a global
economic and social necessity.
