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Dear Reader, Green design, eco friendly products, LEED rated projects are now all common terms for architects and designers. While increasingly important considerations as we create more sustainable structures and environments, terminology and choices can be confusing. Fortunately there are many products and applications that we already use that are considered “Green” and many more are being introduced to the marketplace. The following articles will help you to sort through these choices as well as become more familiar with some of the Green/Eco terminology and phrases. Enjoy! |
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16 Eco Friendly Terms More and more, clients demand that interior designers and architects incorporate sustainable design principles, practices and products into their projects. But what do all these eco-buzzwords really mean? We’ll help you wade through the green jungle by spotlighting the eco-lingo you should know. |
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Wallpaper vs. Paint Many homeowners have, at one point or another, considered whether wallpaper or paint would work better on their walls. They ask themselves, what would look better on their walls, or what would be the easiest to set up? Paint is easy, and it can actually be a fun activity with friends (unless you're the type who prefers a professional to do the job for you), but then again, things can get real messy, and paint fumes can singe your nose hair for several days. |
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| Wallpaper on the other hand, is a bit more fussy as an interior design medium. It requires some modicum of precision, and an eye for choosing a design that doesn't make the interior of your house look like a giant reverse gift- wrapped box. Complete article (Web Version) (PDF) |
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