{"id":18842,"date":"2022-01-27T11:29:21","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T10:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunbell.it\/?p=18842"},"modified":"2022-01-27T11:29:24","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T10:29:24","slug":"interior-design-environmental-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunbell.it\/en\/blog-en\/interior-design-environmental-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Interior design and environmental sustainability: best practices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The concept of environmental sustainability<\/strong> is becoming increasingly important these days, and it\u2019s a common topic when discussing the future of home comfort and general wellbeing. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why, when developing new projects<\/strong>, design experts<\/strong> should consider not only the spaces they want to create and the people <\/strong>who will live in them, but also the environmental impact of these projects. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the project development phase<\/strong>, we should try to achieve the lowest possible environmental impact, reduce carbon emissions,<\/strong> and ideally recycle existing materials.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interior design sector <\/strong>is very focused on these issues, with professionals always working towards the highest levels of sustainability in every project they develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look now at the road to achieving fully sustainable interior design.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is sustainable interior design?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with an official definition: sustainable interior design features objects and products characterised by their net positive economic and social impact<\/strong> and, above all, environmentally sustainable elements.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we talk about sustainability, <\/strong>we should refer to spaces and projects that can last over time<\/strong> and won\u2019t need modification or upgrades in the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/strong><\/a>, pollution found in indoor spaces<\/strong> is one of the top five environmental threats to public health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is caused by the significant use of products and materials that produce a high level of toxic emissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of non-toxic products for the benefit of people and the environment<\/strong> is a key issue for any professional working in interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to look at sustainability in interior design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main objective of interior design should be to reach a stage where environmental awareness and materials recycling<\/strong> are the norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few requisites for sustainable interior design:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Reduce environmental impact<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To reduce carbon and emissions, it is essential to use raw materials that don\u2019t have a massive impact on natural resources.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, labels such as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>a non-profit NGO that developed an internationally recognised certification system \u2013 help you identify 100% sustainable products.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Improve energy efficiency<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A space that you can call \u2018sustainable\u2019 needs to reduce greenhouse emissions<\/strong> and be capable of<\/p>\n\n\n\n