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The Importance to teach "Sustainability" to tomorrow's Interior Designers

Naglaa Sami Abdelaziz Interior Architecture Department, Faculty of Fine-Arts, University of Helwan, Cairo Egypt Abstract - The natural resources became rare, and in decreasing levels over the time. Sustainability means the use of resources without any depletion; a method of use of materials that is capable of being continued with minimal long-term effect on the environment. The interior architect has to find solution for creating an environment, where the entire life-cycle of the buildings and its components is considered, as well as the economic and environmental impact and performance, which is the "green/sustainable design". Interior Architect must learn to love natural things and care for it; they must care, conserve and protect. Courses were created to give the next generation of interior architect, the tools they need to respect the earth. Those components are intended to stimulate ideas to enable instructors to integrate "sustainable/green design issues into the programs of Interiors Architectural Design. The research reaches at the end a proposal of a course “Sustainability for Interior Design” as a result of the study. Keywords: sustainable interiors, green design, sustainability, interior design, sustainable course. Introduction Sustainability, Green Interior, is terminologies which have, today, a great impact on our life. Since Interior Architecture are the house of people's life, we should understand the meaning of those words, the concepts, the principles, and the philosophy as well as the design objectives, the regulations for sustainable design, to be able to stating the interpretation of sustainable interior design to be updated within the globalization. These definitions and meaning of managing live is just for our countries. We are responsible of introducing, teaching, recognizing our students, of interior architecture, and all the new generations about the importance of these problems as well as the kinds of solutions, already existing, and introduce it to our lives, and merge them on the natural and cultural resources of the local, regional, and global environments. We have to share information to reach solutions adequate to our countries. "Sustainability" means the use of resources in such a way that they are not depleted; a method of use of materials that is capable of being recycled with minimal effect on the environment. Natural resources became rarer, and in decreasing levels over time; Tropical Forest is shrinking by millions of hectares per year, Billions Tons of topsoil are lost annually, Thousands of lakes biologically dead. These global conditions of environmental deterioration result from a lack of applicable information. . . poor design is responsible for many, if not most, of our environmental problems. A sustainable design should create interiors that

1. Are healthier for people and enhance productivity; 2. Can be built at market rate and cost much less to operate; 3. Use less fossil fuels thus conserving energy, generating less global pollution and saving on

operational costs by requiring less maintenance; 4. Use less water; 5. Manage waste at the highest productive level; 6. Reduce impacts on both developed and undeveloped land; 7. Minimize the use of materials and use materials with the lowest environmental impacts.

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The Concept of Sustainability The concept of sustainable design has come to the forefront in the last 20 years. It is a concept that recognizes that human civilization is an integral part of the natural world and that nature must be preserved and achieved if the human community itself is to survive. Sustainable design articulates this idea through developments that exemplify the principles of conservation and encourage the application of those principles in our daily lives. A consequence concept, and one that supports sustainable design, is that of bioregionalism - the idea that all life is established and maintained on a functional community basis and that all of these distinctive communities (bioregions) have equally supporting life systems that are generally self-sustaining. The concept of sustainable design holds that future technologies must function primarily within bioregional patterns and scales. They must maintain biological diversity and environmental integrity, contribute to the health of air, water, and soils, incorporate design and construction that reflect bioregional conditions, and reduce the impacts of human use. Sustainable design, sustainable development, design with nature, environmentally sensitive design - regardless of what it is called, "sustainability," the capability of natural and cultural systems being continued over time, is key. The Principles of Sustainability Sustainability does not require a loss in the quality of life, but does require a change in mind-set, a change in values toward less consumptive lifestyles. These changes must embrace global interdependence, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic practicality. Sustainable design must use an alternative approach to traditional design that incorporates these changes in mind-set (Hassan Fathi in Egypt). The new design approach must recognize the impacts of every design choice on the natural and cultural resources of the local, regional, and global environments. A model of the new design principles necessary for sustainability is exemplified by the "Hanover Principles" developed by William McDonough Architects for EXPO 2000 held in Hanover, Germany.

1. Insist on the right of humanity and nature to co-exist in a healthy, supportive, diverse, and sustainable condition.

2. Recognize Interdependence. The elements of human design interact with and depend on the natural world, with broad and diverse implications at every scale. Expand design considerations to recognizing even distant effects.

3. Respect relationships between spirit and matter. Consider all aspects of human settlement including community, dwelling, industry, and trade in terms of existing and evolving connections between spiritual and material consciousness.

4. Accept responsibility for the consequences of design decisions upon human well-being, the viability of natural systems, and their right to co-exist.

5. Create safe objects to long-term value. Do not burden future generations with requirements for maintenance or vigilant administration of potential danger due to the careless creations of products, processes, or standards.

6. Eliminate the concept of waste. Evaluate and optimize the full life-cycle of products and processes, to approach the state of natural systems in which there is no waste.

7. Rely on natural energy flows. Human designs should, like the living world, derive their creative forces from perpetual solar income. Incorporate this energy efficiently and safely for responsible use.

8. Understand the limitations of design. No human creation lasts forever and design does not solve all problems. Those who create and plan should practice humility in the face of nature. Treat nature as a model and mentor, not an inconvenience to be evaded or controlled.

9. Seek constant improvements by sharing knowledge. Encourage direct and open communication between colleagues, patrons, manufacturers, and users to link long-term sustainable considerations with ethical responsibility, and reestablish the integral relationship between natural processes and human activity.

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These principles were adopted by the World Congress of the International Union of Architects (UIA) in June 1993. Further, the AIA and UIA signed a "Declaration of Interdependence for a Sustainable Future." In summary, the declaration states that today's society is degrading its environment and that the AIA, UIA, and their members are committed to:

1. Placing environmental and social sustainability at the core of practices and professional responsibilities

2. Developing and continually improving practices, procedures, products, services, and standards for sustainable design

3. Educating the building industry, clients, and the general public about the importance of sustainable design

4. Working to change policies, regulations, and standards in government and business so that sustainable design will become the fully supported standard practice

5. Bringing the existing built environment up to sustainable design standards In addition, the Interprofessional Council on Environmental Design (ICED), a coalition of architectural, landscape architectural, and engineering organizations, developed a vision statement in an attempt to foster a team approach to sustainable design. ICED states: The ethics, education and practices of our professions will be directed to shape a sustainable future. . . . To achieve this vision we will join . . . as a multidisciplinary partnership." These activities are an indication that the concept of sustainable design is being supported on a global and Interprofessional scale and that the ultimate goal is to become more environmentally responsive. The world needs facilities that are more energy efficient and that promote conservation and recycling of natural and economic resources, so where our countries are? Sustainable Design Philosophy Sustainable design balances human needs (rather than human wants) with the carrying capacity of the natural and cultural environments. It minimizes environmental impacts; it minimizes importation of goods and energy as well as the generation of waste. The ideal situation would be that if development was necessary, it would be constructed from natural sustainable materials collected onsite, generate its own energy from renewable sources such as solar or wind, and manage its own waste. Sustainable design is an ecosystematic approach that demands an understanding of the consequences of our actions. As a tool to understanding this principle, we have to makes use of immediately and locally available materials to construct itself, and does so with economy and efficiency. The same strategies when used in development can minimize global and local impacts on resources. People should maintain a harmonious relationship with its environment by establishing a balance between its needs and available resources. Similarly, the ecologically sensitive design adjusts demands, lifestyles, and technologies to evolve a compatible balance with the natural and cultural systems within its environment. Sustainable Design Objectives The long-term objective of sustainable design is to minimize resource degradation and consumption on a global scale. Thus the primary objective of sustainable building design is to "lead through example" to heighten environmental awareness. Sustainable design must seek to

1. use the building (or no building) as an educational tool to demonstrate the importance of the environment in sustaining human life

2. reconnect humans with their environment for the spiritual, emotional, and therapeutic benefits that nature provides

3. promote new human values and lifestyles to achieve a more harmonious relationship with local, regional, and global resources and environments

4. increase public awareness about appropriate technologies and the cradle-to-grave energy and waste implications of various building and consumer materials

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5. nurture living cultures to perpetuate indigenous responsiveness to, and harmony with, local environmental factors

6. relay cultural and historical understandings of the site with local, regional, and global relationships Regulation for Sustainable Design The design must

• be subordinate to the ecosystem and cultural context o respect the natural and cultural resources of the site and absolutely minimize the impacts of

any development • reinforce/exemplify appropriate environmental responsiveness

o Educate visitors/users about the resource and appropriate built responses to that environment.

o interpret how development works within natural systems to effect resource protection and human comfort and foster less consumptive lifestyles

o use the resource as the primary experience of the site and as the primary design determinant • enhance appreciation of natural environment and encourage/establish rules of conduct • create a "rite of passage"

o develop an entrance into special natural or cultural environment that emulates the respectful practice of removing shoes before entering Japanese home . . . leaving cars and consumptive values behind

• use the simplest technology appropriate to the functional need, and incorporate passive energy-conserving strategies responsive to the local climate

• use renewable indigenous building materials to the greatest extent possible • avoid use of energy intensive, environmentally damaging, waste producing, and/or hazardous

materials o use cradle-to-grave analysis in decision making for materials and construction techniques

• strive for "smaller is better" . . . optimizing use and flexibility of spaces so overall building size and the resources necessary for construction and operation are minimized

• consider "constructability" . . . striving for minimal environmental disruption, resource consumption, and material waste, and identifying opportunities for reuse/recycling of construction debris

• provide equal access to the full spectrum of people with physical and sensory impairments while minimizing impacts on natural and cultural resources

Also, the design should • consider phasing the development to allow for monitoring of resource impacts and adjustments

in subsequent phases • allow for future expansion and/or adaptive uses with a minimum of demolition and waste

o materials and components should be chosen that can be easily reused or recycled • make it easy for the occupants/operators to recycle waste

Sustainable Interiors Design More and more consumers are becoming aware that a building’s interior should not only be pleasing to the eye, but durable, environmentally friendly and conducive to good health. In line with a growing consumer demand, the availability of green products is constantly increasing, leading to a situation where product quality need not be compromised in a search for a more eco friendly interior. The fast developing green approach to interior design is new, exciting and creative. Design in the emerging green interior market is sleek, contemporary and highly durable, aided by a new breed of designers and manufacturers very much at the forefront of creativity. As a designer, such an approach can

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be more challenging and creative, using products and surfaces designed especially for the client’s needs and preferences. Sustainable Interior: is Efficient, aesthetically pleasing, within budget and on time - these four factors ensuring a well completed design project and a satisfied client. Sustainable design (also referred to as eco-design or green design) is an essential aspect of design these days. It is the fastest growing sector in the design industry and a growing number of potential clients expect and demand it. Interior Designers embrace the opportunity to meet consumer demand and create interior spaces that have a healthier impact on their clients and a lesser impact on the environment whilst improving their own living/working environment in increasing number. In order to be sustainable we must meet our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.' That sounds great and surely anyone with a conscience aims to be sustainable but is it that easy? Yes - everyone is in a position to take action within their own homes or work places that cumulatively will make a large difference to the amount of energy used, lessen the demand on the Earth's resources and lower carbon emissions. There are many people who are yet to be convinced to consider 'greener' design options but with an increasing variety and range of materials and products every week, this area of design goes from strength to strength. The increase in choice means that the options have begun to create a broader range of prices so green design is affordable to all. When considering the potential risks to health involved with not designing our homes using sustainable practice, how can anyone afford not to implement change? Complex chemical processing involved in the production of many materials e.g. Paints, flooring and furniture can often lead to low air quality standards which in turn, can lead to the inhabitants suffering from ill side effects including headache, allergic skin reaction and nausea. Example of sustainable glass from outside and inside When refurbishing, it is possible to choose from the many paints and varnishes on the market based on natural raw materials and with no toxic by-products and no complex chemical processing these natural paints make very little impact on the environment. Check VAC levels on the label - the lower the better. Deforestation is having an enormous effect on the environment and many of us shake our heads with disbelief at the destruction to the eco-system that is going on around the world, yet how much of the furniture being imported into the UK has come from those very forests. The fact is that we don't know. It is possible, however, to ensure that any wood used for doors and furniture has come from certified, well-managed forests and better still, sources locally. We are not suggesting that every one should rip out the old and replace with new, more eco-friendly finishes and furniture if their existing furniture is sufficient because that would contradict all good intention of practicing sustainable design. There is, however, a change that can be installed with minimal fuss and cost. The historic miracle that is the incandescent light bulb has at last been replaced with a bulb requiring less

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energy that is longer lasting and more cost effective. These bulbs are now available in many shapes and sizes and can be suitable for use with dimmer switches. Interior space can have profound effects on us without our realization. Typically in this world of material things we strive for a space we desire, creating an image, showing the world that we are; but now the boundaries are moving. Clients require more than the “wow” factor: we are increasingly expanding in values and aspirations and so interiors need to fulfill this request. We want to receive an experience from our space; our senses need to be massaged at all levels whilst we still yearn for excellently designed products. Senses; Sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell need to be stimulated—ignoring this means a chance of not being in tune with our whole being. We are profoundly sensual beings, and need this stimulation to remain whole. The interior look is important as it reflects who we are and our surrounding needs and desires; we need to be in tune with our home to feel comfortable within it. The art of design is to use the space to its best advantage using light, colour and texture to engage feelings and good energy. The interior design basics remain the same, concerned with space and function, colour and texture and light, inviting luxury and detail in the form of star or theatre pieces to give the drama in the interior where needed. Space and function; it is crucial to be aware of how the client likes to live, and to design a space which is fully functional for the consumer. It is time to start with a realistic budget, no matter how we like to dream of great things; good design is great design when the client gets the most from the budget. Plans and elevations allow the client to see how the layout and space will work for them. A mood is created with the style of pieces used to create an overall theme. Clients choose what the space will be used for and the interior designer will create the type of mood needed to best enhance this whether this is relaxing, stimulating, calm, extrovert or energized. Objects used within inject character into a room and the scale of these is very important. Creating a space and mood makes colour a very important factor within the Description of interior sustainable materials area. It can be warm or cool, and the lighting of the room can also have a huge effect on the colour and should be coloured accordingly. Texture can also add warmth, softness, harshness, and so on. Clever mixing of texture adds energy to a room; it works visually as textures play off one another within the space. Stimulating the senses through texture and colour is very important.

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Lighting needs to be taken into account from the start. Where is the natural light? How does it flow throughout the day? It should shift and change to allow the client best use of the room for its function whilst still reflecting a mood. Some rooms need to be flexible to change according to the mood of the consumer, and variety and flexibility need to be created, ranging from functional during the day to relaxing at night. Calm, quiet and harmonious interiors are also beneficial to our health through stimulation of the senses, but what about the effects we can not see which are not beneficial to the body? Creating an environment which is both stimulating and beneficial for the user is the challenge. What is the balance between these two concerns? What is a beneficial environment and how do we achieve it? Having a “green” interior is not a choice of second best regarding design; it becomes a choice of a substitution with the highest design elements involved. Defining what makes a “green” interior involves many complex issues, not just with regards to sustainability of natural resources, but also with the energy consumed in processing, transport and durability, and with regards to the effects on our health. It is probably not possible to avoid non-green materials either, but they can be used minimally to enhance the design within the room. It is all about achieving what the client requires combined with the best green option. Materials; evaluating the impact of a material and its embodied energy is important, looking at the sum of energy used at all stages of the process. Factors to take into account include the raw material transport to the factory, processing and transport to the point of end use. The fewer steps that are taken, the better the environmental impact will be the results. Just as significant is the way in which the material is used. For instance, a high embodied energy material such as metal used in a small way may have a huge impact on the durability and performance of the product and may be a plus to use. This in turn makes this substance beneficial to the design. This leads us on to recycled products, of which there are two main types. Direct recycling from buildings —salvaged materials such as flooring— saves a great deal of energy, protects natural resources and in many cases has the look that people desire. An alternative is the more complex option of recycling products which use energy in their conversion into another product. This is more complex and needs to be taken into account. When plastic for example ends up on a landfill site it does not biodegrade, so it is best to recycle it if the finished product is of suitable quality. Such an approach is not about having to lower your aspirations for a better environment. Taking the same high level of design and quality and choosing the correct product for you allows the consumer to have an extraordinary space. The complete interior space can now be filled with amazing products, throughout every room, from floor to ceiling. Environmental paints have been selling in the market for some time, possessing practical and decorative benefits for the consumer, and allowing the room to “breathe”, hence the natural surfaces underneath are not compromised. Sustainable air-conditioning system

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Commercial paints have VOC’s present from chemicals which reduce the indoor air quality and also affects the structure underneath. Natural paints do not pose a threat to indoor air quality, although a very small percentage of people are allergic to the natural oils in some. Now that wallpaper is fashionable again we can look to manufacturers who use recycled or sustainable paper along with the appropriate dyestuff. The wallpaper paste can also be from a supplier who is eco-friendly. Flooring can come in many forms, from sustainable wood through to recycled products. The flooring sector is developing rapidly leading to a broad range of greener options. For example, carpet manufacturers are now looking at how best to reduce the landfill generated by carpets, there are companies who are recycling old carpets and using then as backing into the new carpet and a company who is now producing a biodegradable carpet made from 80% recycled nylon. Amazing bathrooms are available made from recycled plastic, which manage to be contemporary in design, soft and velvety to the touch and very durable. Kitchens are a delight for the interior designer because they can be designed from a broad range of surfaces available on the market, which can create modern sleek kitchens that are unique to the client and very durable. Another available surface is recycled glass which can be shaped and molded into many forms creating a very durable product. Sustainable wooden surfaces for wall coverings create contemporary features. Fabrics manufacturers are looking towards organic cottons and dyes, with some looking further a field to fibers such as paper with excellent results. Bamboo is another fiber which is slowly creeping into our everyday environment. Interior natural materials Furniture ; ranging from wooden products from sustainable forests through to recycled products, leading to a variety of extraordinary design which may have been lacking in previous years. Recycled furniture can be as good in quality as the product was in its 1st lifetime—recycled no longer looks recycled. The consumer market has a huge and growing variety in style and form of green furniture and products. This broad range of new products will allow us as consumers to make valuable choices for us and our surroundings, which are beneficial both for people and the environment. Quality design and high specification products are available in the market allowing us to have no compromise in our values and our passion for clever, functional design-led environments. It may be the case that we are still not yet in a position to create a completely green environment for interiors. It may never be possible to be in that position but with this new influx of design-led products which are beneficial to our health and our environment, things are ameliorating by the day. Green Design and Interiors Greenness is generally a question of two issues –Energy Efficiency and the Eco-Friendliness of a building's Materials – along with a broader sense of how a new interior ties into its local, regional, and global context. Standards Guidelines for Universal Green Design are stated as:

- As small as possible, for a house that uses every sustainable technique under the sun will not be as kind to the earth as practically any house half its size

- Positioned to take advantage of winter sun and summer shade - To minimize damage to the plants, animals, soil, already exist - Using Sustainable Managed Materials

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- Recycled materials that are low in embodied energy- that is, the energy required to extract and produce them as well as to deliver them to a site

- Using Natural Materials, such as bamboo, that can be easily replenished - Efficient lighting systems that take advantage of daylight to reduce electricity needs or include

sensors and timers that shut off lights when they are not in use - Water systems that collect rainwater or treat so-called gray-water (from sinks and showers) so

that it can be reused for gardens or toilets - Strategies to ensure that the interior will have a long life because it is comfortable to spend time

in, adapted to the futures uses, significant to it's users, reflect the user image and levels - Insulation, glass and facades that are energy-efficient and that promote cooling by natural

ventilation instead of by air-conditioning - Uses of features that take advantage of the sun's rays, either passively, using thermal massing

and high-efficiency glass, or actively through photovoltaic panels, to turn sunlight into electricity - Interior Materials and finishes, from treatment, paints, that minimize chemical emissions and

promote good air quality

Sustainable/Green Design Courses (Cases Study) After detailing all the information related to the Sustainability -as should be our concepts of life- the research step to exploring some sustainable/green design courses, to guide developing the "Sustainability for Interior Design" course. The following modules are intended to stimulate ideas to enable other educators to integrate sustainable/green design issues into their teaching materials of sustainable design for interior environments. Ecology and the Built Environment: Grazyna Pilatowicz, IIDA Course Objectives:

1. To further student’s awareness of, and sensitivity to the important relationship between ecology and the built environment.

2. To increase the student’s vocabulary and body of knowledge in this subject matter area. 3. To cause the students to re-think traditional approaches to interior design methodology and introduce

them to the decision-making processes regarding materials, products and methods specification for interior installation/construction, lighting & mechanical/environmental systems design, furniture, furnishings and equipment selection.

4.To expose the students to the comprehensive, most current and advanced thinking in such topics as: energy & other resources conservation, pollution prevention, indoor air quality, providing them with the methodology to formulate and crystallize their own ideas, encourage research and critical evaluation of manufacturers information.

Environmental Attitudes and Sustainability: Migette L. Kaup, IIDA, Kansas State University Course Objectives:

1. “Awaken” the students on the impacts that design makes on the health and welfare of the planet and the people who live and work in the communities they design.

2. Introduce students to the concepts, terminology and global issues of sustainability and green design. 3. Expand the thinking of students beyond their immediate environments and understand the global

impact of the decision they make as future designers. 4. Encourage students to integrate concepts of sustainability into their design process from the inception

of the design through the execution of the design development. 5. Increase awareness and sensitivity to timely environment & behavior issues and the impact on the

design and maintenance of built environments. Environmental Technologies for Interiors: Helena Moussatche, Ph.D., University of Florida

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Course Objectives: The primary objective of this course is to foster knowledge and understanding of building technology systems that support people’s activities and well-being in relation to the natural environment. The specific goals are the following:

1. To develop understanding of: • The possible impacts of building technology systems on people’s health and safety as well as on

the sustainability of the global environment. • the role of interior designers in ensuring global environmental sustainability

2. To provide opportunities for further development of communication and teamwork skills, and environmental stewardship.

Interior Materials: Helena Moussatche, Ph.D., University of Florida Course Objectives: This course has two primary objectives: 1) to familiarize students with a variety of materials related to interior design; and 2) to establish the foundations for a global perspective of design and an environmentally conscientious materials selection process. The specific goals that relate to sustainable/green design are:

1. To establish the concept of interior materiality as an integral part of the design solutions, and a life-impacting result of the designer’s chosen criteria.

2. To develop understanding of: 1. The life–cycle of interior materials and its impact on sustainability. 2. The importance of identifying the sources of materials and products and their ability to renew. 3. The physical attributes, characteristics, and properties of different types of materials. 4. A rigorous process to define criteria for creative and conscientiously choosing materials. 5. Traditional and contemporary fabrication and installation methods of materials and products as they minimize or maximize embedded energy, raw material consumption, and generation of waste. 6. Methods for testing and evaluating performance, maintenance, cost, durability, health, and life safety of material applications.

Result of the research (Proposed Course) As result to the research, a course description proposal for teaching the tomorrow's Interior Designer will be explained, to be implemented within the Interior Architecture study program. This course is a must, since we have recognized the importance sustainability as a concept of living. Following, we will propose a course description to be integrated in the high level of the program depending on the total curriculum of the department. The course objectives, the contents to be covered, will be suggested for either a period of two semesters or a continuous academic year, depending on the department's regulations. Sustainability for Interior Design (Course Description) Aims: The aim of this course is to introduce to the interior design student, the new methodology of sustainability as an integral part of design. Learning Objectives: This course should have a primary objective of explaining and recognizing the basic meaning of sustainability as philosophy, concept, and principles to guide our students from the first level of these issues. The second main objective is to familiarize students with a variety of materials related to interior design. The third important objective is to foster knowledge and understanding of building technology systems that support people’s activities and well-being in relation to the natural environment. The specific goals that relate to sustainability for interior design are:

1. To develop awareness of: -The role and responsibilities of interior designers in ensuring global environmental sustainability. -The impact of materials on people’s health, and on global sustainability. -Regional differences in availability, performance, and cost effectiveness that should influence the selection of materials. -The impact of construction systems on the performance of interior finishing materials.

2. To establish the basic concept of buildings as life-support systems and a global perspective of design. 3. To develop a vocabulary of technical terms related to environmental systems and sustainable design.

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4. Help students understand the positive impacts they can make as designers on the health of our planet and the people who are impacted by our designs.

5. To develop understanding the traditional and advancing building technology systems as they are affected and impact design solutions. Method of Teaching: A combination of both lectures and studio: · (2 hours/week) of lectures using visual aids, handouts, examples and discussions. · (2 hours/week) of studio, which includes; exercises, assignments, projects and presentation. Syllabus: This course is an introduction to sustainability. It enables the student to gain knowledge in: -Environmental Sustainability - Sustainable Methodology -Sustainable Materials -Local sustainable materials Textbook: Winship, S. (2007),Sustainable Design for Interior Environments: Instructor's Guide. Fairchild Books & Visuals Conclusion If environmental quality of our interior is to become taken an integral part of buildings construction, the profession of Interior Architecture and all other related professions must inform and educate the general public as well as the future interior designers. The message must be put across more widely and efficiently, taking health and user comfort as the starting themes. If we are to preserve our natural environment, it is vital; that public authorities provide education in "ecocitizen ship", that designers alert building users to the benefits of environmental quality, that social housing developers assist residents in initiating of continuous co-operative management and maintenance. If building users are not adequately informed about the changes in behavior expected of them, energy consumption in practice may be disappointing compared with values obtained from advance modeling of the project. To involve peoples in the solutions, we have to start by the future interior designer, responsible of one of the important specialization affect directly all the type of interior lives. These issues could be done by;

1- Informing the new generation and increase their interest around the Sustainability philosophy 2- Encouraging more study related to the main topic "Sustainability" 3- Sustainability should be considered as new way of thinking and living 4- More study to implement the Sustainability in the Arab countries 5- Adapting the concept of Sustainability to the Arab culture 6- Re-planning the Interior Architectural program to fit these new theories within several standards

courses 7- Developing the existing courses to meet the Sustainability philosophy 8- The research's centers should take their roles to develop and studying the local sustainable

materials to convene the interior design need 9- Recycling factories for the wasted materials to reproduce the new life-cycle materials.

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sustainable architecture. Princeton Architectural Press, China. Stitt, F. (1999); Ecological Design Handbook. McGraw Hill, .

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