[audiobook] Around Neversink: From the Rondout Reservoir to the Neversink Reservoir (Images of America) by Carol G. Smythe at Arts-Photography

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The Second Edition of Sustainable Residential Interiors addresses cutting edge processes; strategies; and principles as well as details for in-depth product vetting criteria. Award-winning; leading interior designer Annette Stelmack shares her expertise from the perspective of LEED Building Design Construction projects; healthy interiors; and chemical sensitivities; addressing principles; strategies; and solutions for design practitioners. A comprehensive update of the current state of the sustainable interior design industry is provided; including present and upcoming industry transformations; thought-leading principles; strategies and practices for project implementation; and fine points and resources for in-depth product vetting to support high-performing; healthy interiors. Sustainable Residential Interiors takes readers through an integrated design process; demonstrating relevant principles and practices that apply to essentially any interiors project toward creating an environment that is healthy; high-performing; functional; sustainable; and beautiful. In doing so; it: Promotes critical thinking about health and environmental issues in the building industry Features checklists and current resources; providing a "hands on" practical approach Addresses in-depth; applicable third party certifications and details on relevant building rating systems Provides in-depth strategies and criteria for fixed interior finishes; fixtures; equipment and furnishings Demonstrates successful; relevant; diverse and inspiring case studies Delivers comprehensive tools and resources for researching and vetting products composition and chemical make-up. Evaluates all aspects of a buildings interior to identify and implement methods that: save energy and water; reduce Co2 emissions and waste; improve indoor air quality free of toxins; and are responsive to environmental impacts Encourages forward-thinking by featuring inspirational statements from mentors; peers; and industry leaders Urges interior designers to commit to designing safe; healthy environments that are integral to a professional code of ethics; which ensure the delivery of positive outcomes for the client and any buildings future occupants