How do you make an informed decision as a designer that the products that you select for your projects are not only manufactured in a responsible manner, but also do not affect the health of the occupants – all the while considering costs and life cycle. In this session, Mary Dickinson of Perkins + Will will discuss the full range of factors that should be considered when specifying building and interior finish materials. Perkins + Will has researched and cataloged materials based on their application of the Precautionary Principal:
” When an activity raises threat of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically.” – The Wingspread Conference on Precautionary Principal
Learn how this holistic approach to material selection can be applied in your research of appropriate building materials. BREAK OUT SESSION #2 – DESIGN TRACK
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter
IIDA, with respect for past accomplishments of Interior Design leaders, strives to create a strong niche for the most talented and visionary Interior Design professionals, to elevate the profession to the level it warrants, and to lead the way for the next generation of Interior Design innovators. The Association provides a forum to demonstrate design professionals’ impact on the health, safety, well being and virtual soul of the public, balancing passion for good design and strategy for best business practices. IIDA stands at the intersection of passion and strategy where designers create extraordinary interiors and experiences.
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