Delia Tacheny
INT 323 - Textiles, Materials, and Sourcing
Weekly Summary
As someone who has always enjoyed the process of Interior Design, whether that be watching HGTV or decorating my room, I was impressed this week, learning about the professionality and detail that goes into the process of making and choosing textiles. I enjoyed learning about the process of textile making such as fibers, yarns, etc., as it grew my appreciation for all the individuals in each step of the process.
I also had never fully realized how legally and ethically responsible Interior Designers must be. Learning this fact added a level of seriousness to the profession for me and inspired me even more to be a purposeful Interior Designer.
This week, the top things I learned about were...
1) The intricacy and vastness of the Textiles industry
2) The importance of understanding each material's make-up (for maintenance and use purposes)
3) The primary difference between LEED and WELL
One Step Further
This week I was intrigued by the difference between LEED and WELL. A question that I had, was that if both are important, which one should Architects/ Designers choose to achieve? That being said, I decided to research their differences a little bit more:
As we discussed in class, they have different focuses. LEED is building/environment-focused, while WELL is occupant-focused. According to an article on Building Product Advisor, BOTH have requirements for sustainable practices during construction, but besides that, their requirements vary according to their focus. Another difference is that LEED is valued highest in the US and Canada, while WELL is highly valued on a global scale. Also, LEED must be evaluated both before and during construction while WELL can be evaluated after occupation; this also means that their inspection processes are slightly different as well. The article concludes by saying that neither is necessarily better than the other, but rather it simply depends on the project and organization (Fowler).
Fowler, C. (2022, December 24). Well vs. LEED: What are the Differences?. Building Product Advisor. https://buildingproductadvisor.com/well-vs-leed/
LEED Initiatives 2022-2023
"With a continued commitment to action in the fight against climate change, 2022 saw a growing movement in green building and sustainability" (USGBC). In 2022, according to the USGBC, the top ten states totaled 1,225 certified projects of almost 353 million gross square feet. The top three states were Massachusetts, Illinois, and New York, though Washington D.C. (not a state) consistently leads the nation (Verdinez).
An article from 2022, from the Canada Green Building Council stated the plan to launch a new LEED rating system in 2023. "Maintaining a holistic rating system requires periodic review of the latest market capabilities, priorities, and expectations. CAGBC staff are particularly excited about the opportunities to better address operational and embodied carbon, as well as adaptation and resiliency. LEED v5 also provides an opportunity to ensure we consider the breadth and complexity of credit requirements, trimming and simplifying where it makes sense" (CAGBC).
Taking a look at some 2023 LEED initiatives in the United States, my research findings stated that UGBC awarded 231 multi-family home projects with some level of LEED certification during the first half of 2023. Comparing state by state initiatives, Michigan has the top number of certifications, followed by California, Pennsylvania, and New York (Gagiuc).
Pictured: Boardwalk awarded LEED Platinum in 2023
Gagiuc, A. (2023, August 7). How many projects pursued LEED in 2023?. Multi. https://www.multihousingnews.com/how-many-projects-pursued-leed-certification-in-2023/
Public LEED V5 draft expected in 2023. Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC). (2022, November 18). https://www.cagbc.org/news-resources/cagbc-news/public-leed-v5-draft-expected-in-2023/
Verdinez, D. (2023, January 17). U.S. Green Building Council announces 2022 top 10 states for Green Building. U.S. Green Building Council. https://www.usgbc.org/articles/us-green-building-council-announces-2022-top-10-states-green-building
This week, the top things I learned about were...
Delia,
ReplyDeleteVery nice and informative blogged. I liked how personal you made your blog compared to mine and Marisa's, you definitely had your own twist on it. Stating the things that you learned at the beginning of the blog, leads a person in and states the thesis of the blog; it also shows the things that you were educated on during the research.
Your "One Step Further" was very informative as well on emphasizing the difference between LEED vs. WELL. You including the source with the citation, shows that you did an extensive research on the topic outside reading the book. An important detail that you can put under this is the certification you need between the two and how to get it. This link https://www.wellcertified.com/certification/leed-well explains how to get certified for both LEED and WELL. Additionally, it talks about the similarities and differences in the exam.
Lastly, I liked that you separated your blog by a title, especially when talking about the 2022-2023 Initiatives because that is what the blog was subjected around. This part was most informative because you used research from both the 2022 and the current year on how LEED has impacted buildings and how many buildings there are with LEED certification. This information also proved that LEED certification is going up in the design field and is important to study in feature years, especially in residential.
Nice job!