Sustainable design principles are a framework of strategies that minimize environmental impact throughout a product’s or space’s entire lifecycle, from material extraction and manufacturing through use and eventual disposal or reuse. These principles guide designers to create interiors that conserve resources, reduce waste, prioritize human health, and honor ecological systems without sacrificing beauty or functionality.
The urgency behind sustainable design has never been clearer. Buildings account for nearly 40 percent of global carbon emissions, and the materials we select for our homes carry environmental …
What Are the Principles of Sustainable Design (and How Do They Work)?
