Interior Design: Sustainable Design   Tags: green_architecture, green_design, green_energy, interior_design, sustainable_design  

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This official definition of interior design comes from the National Council of Interior Design Qualification, the regulatory and licensing board for the interior design profession.

Read about the interior design discipline from an integrated design perspective from The Whole Building Design Guide.

LEED is a certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that provides a framework for  implementing measurable green building design & construction. 

The focus is on improving energy savings, water efficiency, CO₂ emissions, indoor environmental quality, and attention to the life-cycle impact from using specific materials & resources.

See also Green Building Research Publications for reports and articles on green building practices.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications.

ADA Standards for Accessible Design 2010

California:  Disability Laws and Regulations