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are someone looking to incorporate furniture pieces that are easily
sustainable measures into the interiors adaptable to different spaces and to
of your new or existing home at low different needs, such as pieces that can
costs and efforts, here are 5 strategies be removed or added from the whole
you can adopt: structure, or modified to suit present
needs.
1. Less is More Longevity refers to furniture with
One of the most simple sustainable a longer life-span, usually made from
design strategies is to minimize the high quality materials.
overall number, size and weight of Together, these two features
materials used in the layout of your contribute greatly to the sustainability
home. By reducing the number and of our interior designs. When furniture
weight of materials in your interiors, is flexible and durable against wear
you lessen the environmental impact and tear, inhabitants tend to keep and
on the land where your home is use them for a longer time, thereby
situated, as well as decrease emissions reducing waste from discarded items.
associated with transportation and Ar. Bindu K. and Ar. Raghunathan
long-term use. 4. Comprehensive Material Selection Elangovan, two visionary leaders with a
While choosing the materials for the shared commitment to a greener future,
2. Embracing Nature furnishing, decor and finish of our are the masterminds behind Earthenhive
Sustainable interior design is all about homes, it is essential to adopt a holistic Architects and Interior Designers, a
making the most out of what you are approach, considering all aspects, sustainable architecture firm that has been
provided. Take advantage of sunlight present and into the future. Firstly we thriving in their business for over 15 years.
and natural airflow in your home, must prioritize opting for materials
and limit the use of electric lights with low environmental impact. In the air, degrading the indoor air quality.
and appliances unless absolutely addition, it would be even better if By opting for paints that have zero or
necessary. these materials or ornaments are low VOC, you can steer clear of harmful
Simple techniques such as choosing from recycled or upcycled products emissions and a more eco-friendly
cooler paint shades for your walls themselves, or have great potential environment in your home.
and roofs, improved insulation and for recycling in the future. However,
strategically positioning your windows these features should not come at the The Future of Sustainable Design
and openings could help you to expense of the item’s durability. Interior design has experienced
completely avoid the need for mechanical a fleeting array of trends over the
cooling techniques, thus greatly 5. Low VOC Paints decades, from luxurious elements such
contributing to a healthier planet. Volatile Organic Compounds, VOCs, as fur and wood, to flashy or minimalist
are organic chemicals that are designs, the potential of interior design
3. Modularity and Longevity of Furniture commonly used as an ingredient in keeps going back and forth between a
Modularity in furniture refers to common paints. These evaporate into very wide spectrum.
Sustainability has emerged as a
fresh face in interior design - and one
that is likely here to stay. Beyond just a
trend, sustainability is slowly becoming
an unavoidable factor to wager in the
interiors of your home, or any structure,
due to its commendable role in
protecting the planet.
Since the buildings and structures
we live and work in are major
contributors to emissions and waste,
even small measures to reduce
this impact can create significant
improvements.
By collectively working together
towards reducing the present liabilities
we impose on the planet, we take an
enormous leap towards a greener
future for generations to come. n

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