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How Can the Interior Design Industry Address Climate Change?


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Details:

CPD Provider: GROHE UK

Format: Talk / Panel Discussion

Duration: 1 hour

Cost: Free

CPD Points: 1

Reference: CPD22035

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CPD Overview

This CPD with Grohe discusses the role designers play in improving environmental impacts, covering key considerations for designing more sustainably.


Description

The panel discussion in collaboration with Grohe explores the role that interior designers and product manufacturers play in improving the environmental impacts of the industry and driving sustainable developments across the profession.

The discussion addresses the key considerations for effectively designing with sustainability in mind to take climate change – from material selections and FF&E specification to carbon neutral manufacturing, minimising waste, and optimising the energy efficiency of buildings.

Guest speakers include Karl Lennon, Leader for Projects at Grohe; Pia Pelkonen, Creative Director at Pia Design; and Cecilia Halling, Creative Director at Elicyon. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what role interior designers and product manufacturers play in tackling environmental impacts of the interior design industry.
  • Learn what factors are contributing to climate change within the industry and how can interior designers reduce these impacts through their design decisions.
  • Explore the key considerations for specifying sustainable design solutions in homes and businesses from the mass market through to the luxury sectors.

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