ED-GR-102 Green Interior Design Specialist

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Green Energy
Combined Hours: 
405
Course Type: 
Mentor Supported
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Green Interior Design Specialist
Interior Decorating & Design
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Sustainability is an important issue in interior design today. The awareness of the environmental impact of the products and materials we choose has contributed to the increase in designers who specify environmentally friendly products, materials and systems.  Soaring energy costs, increased pollution due to manufacturing as well as global warming have led to the development of more sustainable products and practices, allowing designers the ability to create more eco-friendly spaces for their clientele.

Green Interior Design Specialist

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Identify the core concepts between green building and interior designs
  • Recall types of green rating systems and green product criteria
  • Recognize how to design with different types of flooring, equipment, and finishes
  • Identify the fundamentals of eco-friendly lighting and furnishings
  • List strategies for developing green projects

Interior Decorating & Design

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Define the historical and theoretical bases of design
  • Identify the space planning of residential and commercial interiors
  • Recognize the planning of exterior and interior environments
  • List the various interior materials, architectural systems, finishes and components of design
  • Recall project management and the aspects of professional practice

Green Interior Design Specialist

Green Interior Design Specialist Module 1
Why Be Sustainable?

  • What are Green Buildings?
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Low-Impact Building Materials
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • For Future Generations
  • Inspiring Stories
  • Inspiring Projects

Green Interior Design Specialist Module 2
Healthy Interiors and Greening Projects

  • Green Building Framework
  • Healthy, High-Performing Strategies
  • Team Integration
  • Integrated Design Approach and Criteria
  • Interior Designer’s Role
  • Jobsite Measures
  • Client’s Role and Responsibilities
  • Green Builder Programs
  • Green Building Costs

Green Interior Design Specialist Module 3
Greening Specifics and Green Building Rating Systems

  • Product Criteria
  • Vetting Products
  • Materials Safety Data Sheets
  • Questions for Manufacturers and Suppliers
  • National and International Programs
  • Regional Programs
  • Framework and Guidelines
  • Holistic Communities

Green Interior Design Specialist Module 4
Green Standards, Concrete, and Masonry

  • Certification Resources
  • Indoor Environmental Quality
  • Life-Cycle Assessment
  • Carbon Footprint
  • Compostable
  • Concrete Installation and Maintenance
  • Masonry Installation and Maintenance

Green Interior Design Specialist Module 5
Metals, Wood, Composites, Doors, and Windows

  • Where Does Metal Come from?
  • Installing and Maintaining Metal
  • Sustainable Wood Choices
  • Biobased Composites (Wood Alternatives)
  • Interior Doors
  • Windows and Exterior Doors
  • Hardware

Green Interior Design Specialist Module 6
Finishes

  • Plaster and Gypsum Board
  • Types of Plaster
  • Gypsum Board: Drywall, Wallboard
  • Tile
  • Types of Flooring
  • Wall Treatments
  • Paints and Coatings
  • Stains, Finishes, Adhesives

Green Interior Design Specialist Module 7
Equipment and Plumbing

  • Shower Enclosures
  • Closets and Shelving
  • Fireplaces and Stoves
  • Appliances
  • Computers, Printers, Office Equipment
  • Toilets, Urinals, and Bidets
  • Lavatories and Sinks
  • Showers and Tubs
  • Fittings
  • Greywater

Green Interior Design Specialist Module 8
Lighting and Furnishings

  • Types of Bulbs
  • Bulb Efficacy
  • Types of Fixtures
  • Countertops
  • Cabinetry Upholstery
  • Bedding
  • Area Rugs
  • Window Treatments

Green Interior Design Specialist Module 9
Business Development and the Future

  • Relationship Building
  • Networking
  • Target Markets
  • Outreach
  • Questioning the Status Quo
  • Purposeful Living
  • Building Science
  • Future Generations
  • Technology

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

Interior Decorating & Design

Interior Decorating and Design Module 1
The Historical and Theoretical Bases of Design

  • Current Issues in Design
  • Historical Overview
  • The Origins of Design
  • The Meaning and Essence of Design
  • The Evolution of Modern Design
  • New Technology and Innovative Design
  • The Basic Theories of Design Composition
  • The Principles of Design
  • Color and Light
  • Communicating Color Decisions

Interior Decorating and Design Module 2
Planning Residential and Commercial Spaces

  • Design as a Process
  • Choosing the Best Option
  • Programming Interior Spaces
  • Specifying Needs
  • Space Planning of Residential Interiors
  • Planning Guidelines
  • Space Planning of Commercial Interiors
  • Hospitality Design
  • Healthcare Design

Interior Decorating and Design Module 3
The Exterior and Interior Environments 

  • Environmental Concerns, Codes, and Regulations
  • Land Use and Development
  • The Total Environment: Influences on Interiors
  • Form Determinants for Buildings
  • Interior Environmental Control and Support Systems
  • Energy Conservation and Climate Control
  • The Human Comfort Zone
  • Lighting for Interiors
  • The Measurement of Light
  • Types of Lighting

Interior Decorating and Design Module 4
Interior Materials, Architectural Systems, Finishes, and Components

  • Materials—Characteristics and Applications
  • Environmental Concerns
  • Sustainability
  • Wood, Masonry, Glass and Cement
  • Architectural Systems and Interior Finishes
  • Sustainable Architecture and Engineering
  • Building Shell and Structural Systems
  • Interior Components
  • Aesthetic Factors
  • Cost Factors

Interior Decorating and Design Module 5
Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment 

  • Programming for Furniture
  • Space Planning and Furniture
  • Furniture for Special Groups
  • Life-Cycle Assessments and Cost
  • Furniture Materials and Construction
  • Furnishings
  • Accessories
  • Artwork, Plants, Signage and Graphics
  • Healthcare and Hospitality Equipment
  • Retail and Institutional Equipment

Interior Decorating and Design Module 6
Aspects of Professional Practice 

  • Drawing as Design Communication
  • Three-Dimensional Drawings
  • Photography and Videos
  • Presentation Models
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • The Professional Practice of Interior Design
  • Residential and Nonresidential Practice
  • Types of Services Offered
  • Operational Goals and Objectives
  • Bookkeeping and Accounting

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

All course materials included.

Upon successful completion of our Interior Decorating and Design course, students will be prepared, in part, to sit for the Residential Interior Design Qualification Certification & Exam. Eligible candidates must also demonstrate four years of hands-on interior design experience with proof.

Note: This course is not affiliated with, nor has it been endorsed by RIDQC.

 International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

Ed4Career has been approved as an Accredited Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this accreditation, Ed4Career has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard which is recognized internationally as a standard of good practice. As a result of the Accredited Provider status, Ed4Career is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for courses and programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) was created by IACET as a measurement of continuing education. One (1) IACET CEU is equal to ten (10) contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction. Under IACET's care, the IACET CEU has evolved from a quantitative measure to a hallmark of quality training and instruction. For more information on IACET, visit iacet.org.

Internet Connection

  • Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

  • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
  • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
  • Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
  • Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • Apple QuickTime Media Player

 


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1400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
United States
Phone: 240-500-2553

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