scholarly journals Bamboo - the eco-friendly material – one of the material solutions of the sustainable interior design in Viet Nam

2018 ◽  
Vol 193 ◽  
pp. 04014
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Bich Vân
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Viet Nam ◽  
Furniture Design ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Interior Designers ◽  
Architectural Development ◽  
Sustainable Interior Design ◽  
Real Practice

Today, sustainable architecture is not just a trend but an architectural style that has become a "revolution." The lack of interior focus in the process of sustainable architectural development has created a gap between architects, interior designers, clients, or those wishing to live in a responsible construction environment. Responsibility for nature and people. Although environmentally sustainable interior design (ESID) has become a major issue in interior design practice, the frequency with which interior designers make sustainable choices in real practice is still limited, especially when choosing materials. Among these materials, this study wants to emphasize bamboo materials in sustainable furniture design in Vietnam. Indeed, this is a common material in sustainable design in Vietnam, and there are also many studies on the use of bamboo materials in housing construction. However, the paper raises main issues: role of bamboo material in interior design in Vietnam, the better access to a basic knowledge of sustainability, and more up-to-date information about sustainable materials will play a critical role in promoting sustainable practicing in Viet Nam.

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR DESIGN - THE CHALLENGES AND TRENDS

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Pertičević ◽  
Nebojša Milkić
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Interior Design ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Green Architecture ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Sustainable Interior Design ◽  
Novel Concept

In recent years, sustainable development has become a focal point for various fields of engineering design. A relatively novel concept of green architecture and eco-friendly interior design presents a new approach which is in accordance with the environmental safety concerns. This concept offers a starting point in search for adequate sollutions for a number of sustainability issues that contemporary communities are facing today. Key words: sustainable architecture, sustainable interior design, eco-design, eco-friendly architecture, environmental safety.

Estimating and Costing for Interior Designers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Allison
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Field Sample ◽  
Residential Design ◽  
One Step ◽  
Interior Designers ◽  
Instructor's Guide ◽  
Key Terms ◽  
Logical Process

Math is an essential component of the interior design profession. Estimating and Costing for Interior Designers, Second Edition, teaches readers a logical process for calculating materials and estimating the costs of installed products based on their math calculations. Fully updated and revised, this book utilizes step-by-step examples and worksheets to simplify the math used in the interior design field. Sample problems and exercises take the calculations of quantities needed one step further to actually applying material and labor costs, in order to discover the installed costs of the specified products. Exercises are provided in introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels for all types of interior designers. Clear sections cover wall and ceiling treatments, window treatments, soft fabrications, upholstery, flooring, and cabinetry and countertops, making this book applicable to both commercial and residential design projects. New to This Edition -Key pedagogical features including: learning objectives, key terms, chapter summaries, imperial and metric units, professional tips, and glossary. -Student STUDIO materials including: calculation worksheets, schedules/cost worksheets, practice examples, and flashcards. -Robust Instructor Resources including: a revised instructor’s guide, test questions, additional practice exercises and answers, PowerPoints lecture slides, and Excel worksheets.

scholarly journals Creating Ecotourism in Costa Rica, 1970–2000

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
GEOFFREY JONES ◽  
ANDREW SPADAFORA
Keyword(s):  
Costa Rica ◽  
Knowledge Spillovers ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
National Image ◽  
Positive Externalities ◽  
Resource Endowment ◽  
The Government ◽  
New Industry

Between the 1970s and the 2000s, Costa Rica became established as the world’s leading ecotourism destination. This article argues that although Costa Rica benefited from biodiversity and a pleasant climate, the country’s preeminence in ecotourism requires more than a natural resource endowment explanation. While previous literature has emphasized the efforts of the government and nongovernment organizations, this article demonstrates the critical role of small entrepreneurs in the co-creation of the industry. Making extensive use of oral history, the article explores the role of tour companies in drawing affluent Western ecotourists to the country, and of the creators of ecolodges and other forms of accommodation in providing them with somewhere to stay. Clustering created positive externalities, drawing new entrepreneurs into the industry who could also learn from knowledge spillovers. There were downsides to the new industry. The creation of the national image of a natural paradise enabled many businesses which were not environmentally sustainable to free ride on the green image.

scholarly journals An Investigation Into How Far Do Residents Adopt Measures to Reduce Microbial Hazards During Food Handling

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 06-14
Author(s):  
Rajesh Jeewon ◽  
Seerauj Nouvishika ◽  
Dauharry Kumar ◽  
Ahinsa Jheelan-Ramchandur
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Food Hygiene ◽  
Food Handling ◽  
Handling Practices ◽  
Food Handling Practices ◽  
The Impact

Foodborne diseases have always been linked to numerous food manufacturing elements and home practices of purchasers and the latter does play a critical role in disease prevention. Consumers have the ultimate responsibility for handling and storing food safely and take adequate safety precautions when preparing and consuming food at home to avoid health related problems associated with microbial hazards. The objectives of this survey were to evaluate current knowledge of consumers pertaining to food hygiene and food safety concepts as well as to assess food handling practices that residents adopt to reduce microbial hazards in the domestic environment. A sample of 300 Mauritian residents were selected to participate in a questionnaire based survey. Questions in the questionnaire were based on hygienic practices with respect to food handling, food safety and personal hygiene. SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) was used to analyze the results and Microsoft excel was used to generate pie charts, and bar charts. The results obtained demonstrated that the level of knowledge pertaining to food safety and food hygiene and how to reduce microbial hazards were above average. Majority of the residents were knowledgeable about major aspects related to proper food handling behaviors but need more education pertaining to the use of thermometers to check for food temperature. The nature of the risk, personal and environmental factors (psychological, demographic and socio-economic factors, cultural and economic) were found to be the factors affecting food safety behaviors among consumers. Consumers can become more motivated to improve their behaviors if they are made aware of the impact of risky practices. Although, most consumers had basic knowledge pertaining to food safety, food hygiene and food handling practices, it is important to continually inform consumers about safe food handling practices through various channels.

scholarly journals A study on selection of polymer based surface materials in interior design

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynep Sadıklar ◽  
Filiz Tavşan
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Coating Materials ◽  
Interior Spaces ◽  
Plastic Materials ◽  
Surface Materials ◽  
Group A ◽  
Interior Designers ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Material Information ◽  
Selection Of

People interact with surfaces in interior spaces, where a huge part of their life lasts. Many of these surfaces which surrounds the interior spaces are covering or coating materials in various textures and shapes. Materials used in interior surfaces are applied for various purposes. Protection, insulation or decoration can be considered as the main objective of these purposes.This study aims to research what kind of polymer based surface materials are used by interior designers and their reasons, frequency and area of use.  For this reason, the study is composed on a questionnaire. The questions are prepared by summarizing the polymer based material information obtained from the literature. The questionnaire participants are interior designers who are actively working in the field. With this group, a survey on selection of plastic materials has been made. Survey results are explained in the findings. The last chapter includes the conclusions and recommendations of the study.Keywords: Interior design, surface materials, plastics, polymers. 

scholarly journals Understanding the Motivations Influencing Ecological Boycott Participation: An Exploratory Study in Viet Nam

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4786
Author(s):  
Thanh Nguyen ◽  
Hai Ngo ◽  
Pham Ngo ◽  
Gi-Du Kang
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Viet Nam ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health Consciousness ◽  
The World ◽  
Valid Knowledge ◽  
Depth Interviews

Over the past years, the world has witnessed the growth of ecological boycotts and its impact is increasing leading to the need to better understand this field. Following this movement, Viet Nam, located in Southeast Asia has also swiftly been paying attention to ecological concerns, which have resulted in a variety of ecological boycotts in recent years. While motivations for economic, religious, social, and political boycotts have previously been investigated, the motivations for participation in ecological boycotts have not yet been considered appropriately. This study highlights that a means-end chain (MEC) theory provides an influential method which helps reveal the motives that drive consumers to participate in the ecological boycott in Viet Nam. Processing several in-depth interviews of 60 Vietnamese boycotters and performing MEC analysis, results have shown five major motivations for participation in ecological boycotts, comprising environmentally sustainable consciousness, health consciousness, self-enhancement, meaning in life, and security. The findings are expected to contribute towards both academic aspects (additional understanding related to ecological boycott) and practical aspects (providing valid knowledge for organizers of boycotts and targeted companies to evaluate the ecological boycott and determine factors that can be modified).

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