INT323-2023

American Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is commonly known as LEED. LEED was established in 1998 by the US Green Building Council. LEED was put into place to achieve six goals: reduce contribution to global climate change, enhance individual human health, protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem, protect and restore water resources, promote sustainable and regenerative material cycle, and enhance community quality of life. In simple terms, LEED decreases negative impacts on the environment and maximizes energy efficiency. Having more "healthy, efficient, carbon and cost-saving green buildings," benefits businesses due to a higher resale value and lower operational costs.  Additionally, it benefits people due to the focus on occupant well-being and having a healthier indoor space. Lastly and most importantly, LEED benefits the environment by using less energy, water, and resources. Moreover, it preserves land and habitat which allows for a cleaner and green...

 The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, also known as LEED is a third-party green building certification that promotes sustainability in the architecture and interior design world. The USGBC website states “LEED-certified buildings save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions, and create healthier places for people.” The purpose of the program is to encourage builders to create structures that support healthy living, leading to healthier communities, cities, and countries to produce a sustainable world. Not only can buildings be LEED certified, but designers can also become certified to heighten their knowledge of green buildings and provide the best sustainable designs for their clients. To become certified as a designer you must pass the LEED exam. There are no prerequisites to the exam, but it is highly encouraged you have experience building a green building or an educational background in sustainability. For a building to become LEED certified it ...

Delia Tacheny INT 323 - Textiles, Materials, and Sourcing

Welcome to INT323 Textiles, Materials and Sourcing! This is our class blog. Please post each week by Sunday evening at 6PM. Please comment on at least two posts prior to 6PM Friday of the same week. Please use full sentences and provide meaningful comments with references to scholarly articles. Please address colleagues in a professional business-like manner, avoiding slang terms and catch phrases. When posting please use at least 2 photos and provide references to Scholarly articles via link and correct APA reference format. Points will be given according to these standards, and as outline in the syllabus.  Post first on your personal blog, then post here. You will need to retain and submit a pdf of your full blog for the semester. Bee sure to post each week!