10 Myths About Sustainability

One of my favorite website sites for good common cents green design is Low Impact Living. This week is a great article on the 10 Myths About Sustainability. Check out the full article which explains each of the 10 myths at http://www.lowimpactliving.com/blog/2009/03/20/10-myths-about-sustainability/.

10 Myths About Sustainability.

Myth 1: Nobody knows what sustainability really means.
Myth 2: Sustainability is all about the environment
Myth 3: “Sustainable” is a synonym for “green”
Myth 4: It’s all about recycling
Myth 5: Sustainability is too expensive
Myth 6: Sustainability means lowering our standard of living
Myth 7: Consumer choices and grassroots activism, not government intervention, offer the fastest, most efficient routes to sustainability
Myth 8: New technology is always the answer
Myth 9: Sustainability is ultimately a population problem
Myth 10: Once you understand the concept, living sustainably is a breeze to figure out.

IIDA Notes: Why Does the Interior Design Profession Need to be legislated? An Architect's View

In this day and age many do not understand the need of the licensed interior designer. This editorial I come across in an Interior Sources newsletter is one of the best explanations I’ve read recently!

Here the link so you can judge for yourself:

IIDA Notes: Why Does the Interior Design Profession Need to be legislated? An Architect's View

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