A Survey On Green Interior Design

SURVEY ON GREENING INTERIORS
Wacheke eco fold studios
Home Interior Eco Design…KITCHEN AND BATHS PLEASE PUT A TICK
How do we green interior spaces?
How do we embrace sustainability at the core of design? Both built and inbuilt environment
Part one:
1. What is interior designing?
CHOICES A
creation of exclusive and beautiful spaces that are pleasant to the eye
B
Decorating and styling interior spaces…
C
study of human interaction as well as their environment with the elements of
space with time
2. As a space occupant do you do you put an element of trust to hire an interior designer to create
beautiful spaces for you?
A YES
B NO
3. How do you interact with the spaces you live, work, and play, entertain, heal, worship e.t.c?
A GOOD
B BAD
NOT
C SURE
LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN

Part two:
1. What do you understand by the term green sustainable design?
A Eco Friendly approach to interior designing, implementation, installation and maintenance of spaces
Design approach with natural resources in mind where you extract from the natural environment while scaling
B up to avoid depletion
Design approach for resource efficiency, wise usage and consumption, for human as well as nature health and wellness
C at the heart of the whole building life cycle
SITING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION and DECONSTRUCTION
The recycle, repurpose. Reuse, reduce approach in waste management…circular economy, ZERO waste initiative,
D ZERO Emitting materials and products
A AGREE
B DISAGREE
C NOT SURE
D DON'T KNOW
1. To you as the home owner: are you aware of the amount of toxins in the in indoor
products?
A YES
B NO
NEVER
THOUGHT
C ABOUT IT
Our furniture, rugs, carpets, paints contain and produce chemicals and contaminants that are harmful to
our health; the effects threaten the lives of our kids too!
How can we be part of the solution; GREEN SUSTAINABLE LIVING..As home owners we should choose
our products wisely!

Let’s feature our Bathrooms:
What’s your biggest challenge in bathroom design and décor?
THE FLOOR
A DESIGN CEILING DESIGN OVERALL MAINTENANCE OF THE INTERIOR SPACE
THE SURFACE TYPE OF

B TREATMENTS COLOR TILES CLOGGING OF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
THE
THE TOILET THE BATH TAPS BATH
C SYSTEM AND SHOWERS TAPS RUSTING STAINING
How do we make our bathrooms sustainable and eco-friendly?
1. Use natural and recyclable materials such as steel bathtubs….

2. Reduce flush volumes and toilet water consumption
3. Replace all light bulbs with LEDs
4. Install showers with flow limiters
5. Use of indoor plants
In your kitchen? What’s your biggest challenge?
SIZE AND TYPE OF OVERALL MAINTENANCE OF THE INTERIOR

A CLUTTER KITCHEN SPACE
WINDOW
B THE WALL TREATMENT CEILING DESIGN TREATMENT
ENERGY IN RUNNING
C APPLIANCES THE FLOOR DESIGN
D UTILITY BILLS HEALTH AND WELLNESS
How do we make our kitchen sustainable and eco friendly?
1. Purchase appliances approved by the energy star program..Products that’s uses less energy
reducing energy costs….
2. Water saving fixtures and improvement in indoor air quality
3. Using materials made from recyclable and renewable sources; in choosing countertops,
cabinets, flooring and finishes with low environmental impact

IN THESE SENSITIVE SPACES IN A HOME DESIGN: AS AN OCCUPANT ARE YOU WILLING TO GO

GREEN; AS A DESIGNER AM SUSTAIN ARE YOU?
HOME OWNERS NAME AGE GENDER YES NO

Office interior eco designs…. How do we green interior spaces? PLEASE PUT A TICK
Part one:
CHOICES A
B
C
space with time
A YES
B NO
3. How do you interact with the spaces you live, work, play,entertain, heal, worship e.t.c?
A GOOD
B BAD
NOT
C SURE

Part two:
design approach with natural resources in mind where you extract from the natural environment while scaling up
B to avoid depletion
design approach for resource efficiency, wise usage and consumption, for human as well as nature health and wellness
A AGREE
B DISAGREE
C NOT SURE
D DON'T KNOW
1. Do you feel comfortable in your work environment: thermal comfort, quality of air, the sound
transmission as well as quality?
A NO
B YES
C PROBABLY
D NOT SURE
2. Are the design elements in your office space collaborative? Natural lighting, natural ventilation,
the overall office design and layout?
A YES
B NO
NOT
C SURE

3. Do you have at least a living plant in your office space?
A YES
B NO
Plants have a beneficial effect on air purification in an interior space
GREEN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN is all about offering the right balance of health components, ecology and
sustainability. Design goes beyond functionality to employee’s productivity, higher engagement,
dynamic work environment that can change with regard to climatic weather conditions, the needs of the
occupants as well as improve the quality of life for all..
OFFICE OCCUPANTS NAME AGE GENDER YES NO

Hotel interior eco designs LOBBY AND OPEN SPACES…A survey on green interior design: PLEASE PUT A
TICK
Part one:
CHOICES A
B
C
space with time
A YES
B NO
6. How do you interact with the spaces you live, work, play, entertain, heal, worship e.t.c?
A GOOD
B BAD
NOT
C SURE

Part two:
A AGREE
B DISAGREE
C NOT SURE
D DON'T KNOW
GREEN DESIGN a way to offer incredible experience to visitors and guest as well as show them the
ethical commitments to environmental health, human health, building and space performance.
1. Can we move design inspiration of Hospitality Industry to a more clean, organic natural traction?
HOTEL
A OWNER YES NO
B A GUEST YES NO
C AN EMPLOYEE YES NO

2. Reinventing and remodeling the existing abandoned, architectural buildings to modern

contemporary eco luxe design components?
HOTEL
A OWNER YES NO
B A GUEST YES NO
THE LOCAL
C COMMUNITY YES NO
3. Evoking humanity and nature scale by incorporating health and wellness components, ecology
and sustainability components within a space depending on how people live and travel
currently:
HOTEL IS IT
A OWNER POSSIBBLE YES NO
if possible
how long
do think
might take 10-20
to achieve YEARS, or
this; UNCERTAIN
B A GUEST YES NO
Do you think
this will have
an effect on
how you
experience a
space or a
place?

4. In the business sense; can sustainable design maximize on profits? Create efficient design
components that are cost effective on maintenance and operation?
A YES
B NO
The small steps we take to commit to our environment, climate action strategies; from recycling, to
conservation of water, land, soils through built environment will go a long way to SAVING: on electricity
bills, high energy costs, utility bills, waste diversion and management.
HOTEL GUESTS AND VISITORS

NAME AGE GENDER YES NO

Recreational space eco design designs; spars, gyms, indoor sporting arenas: in these spaces we think
lifestyle enclaves as well as leisure amenities
A survey on green interior design:
Part one:
CHOICES A
B
decorating and styling interior spaces…
C
space with time
A YES
B NO
9. How do you interact with the spaces you live, work, and play, entertain, heal, and worship e.t.c?
A GOOD
B BAD
NOT
C SURE

Part two:
A AGREE
B DISAGREE
C NOT SURE
D DON'T KNOW
1. How can we create spaces that makes the link between high takes, luxury, people’s experience,
connection and local impacts
 Energy costs.
A LOW
B HIGH
C EFFICIOENT
 Pollution
A ZERO
B LESS
C MORE
 Waste management

A EFFECTIVE
B LESS EFFECTIVE
 Environmental impact
A NEGATIVE
B POSITIVE
 People’s response.
A GOOD/BAD
B COMFORTABLE
C RELAXED/ANXIETY
SUSTAINABLE SPACE IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY; DESIGN GOES BEYOND WHAT YOU SEE, PERCEIVE AND
FEEL
Recreational space, those who

visit the place. NAME AGE GENDER YES NO

Entertainment space eco designs; bars, clubs, fashion show rooms, studios…in these spaces you attract
attention, delight and interest
Part one:
CHOICES A
B
C
space with time
11. As space occupants do you do you put an element of trust to hire an interior designer to create
A YES
B NO
12. How do you interact with the spaces you live, work, play,entertain, heal, worship e.t.c?
A GOOD
B BAD
NOT
C SURE

Part two:
A AGREE
B DISAGREE
C NOT SURE
D DON'T KNOW
1. Can we create a space that is balanced with respect to:

 Acoustic transmission (SOUND)
A YES
B NO
 Color/ light transition YES/NO
A YES
B NO
 Zero emission, zero contamination, zero carbon, zero toxins from products
A YES
B NO

 Energy costs and efficiency
A YES
B NO
 Zero waste to landfill
A YES
B NO
 Timeless and memorable
A YES
B NO
CAN
WE EMBRACE GREEN SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR DESIGN

Entertainment space, those in
attendance. NAME AGE GENDER YES NO

Retail space eco designs, we green interiors in retail malls, supermarkets, boutiques,
Part one:
CHOICES A
B
C
space with time
A YES
B NO
15. How do you interact with the spaces you live, work, play, heal, worship e.t.c?
A GOOD
B BAD
NOT
C SURE

Part two:
A AGREE
B DISAGREE
C NOT SURE
D DON'T KNOW
1. Can we create spaces that are transformative, spaces that change the customers experience,
places where people can stop, shop, mingle and buy?
A YES
B NO
2. When a customer enters the space can she have a story to tell, can she/he be aware of green
products right from the point of purchase?
A YES
B NO
These spaces attract a lot of people inclusion of eco friendly products in designing, and advocating for
the same in selling of products is a good way to go GREEN INDOORS.

3. As retail owners; how long do you think manufacturers will produce eco certified products?
A SOON
B LATER
C NEVER
4. Is it possible to create customer awareness on material health, material utilization. Carbon

management, water stewardship, social and environmental justice in retail spaces?
A YES
B NO
IN THE NEAR
C FUTURE
Please let’s encourage GREEN SUSTAINABLE Living through indoor plants, Environmental Products
Declarations database of all products, Forest Steward Council certification of wood products, and
advocate for Energy Star Appliances
RETAIL SPACE OWNER AGE GENDER YES NO

Health and wellness interiors eco designs-the psychological, emotional effect and context of a good
design to the patients, visitors and medical practitioners;
Part one:
CHOICES A
B
C
space with time
A YES
B NO
18. How do you interact with the spaces you live, work, play, heal, worship e.t.c?
A GOOD
B BAD
NOT
C SURE

Part two:
A AGREE
B DISAGREE
C NOT SURE
D DON'T KNOW
Health and wellness interior:
1. How can we create spaces that are; energy and water efficient?
A USE ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES
B USE LOW FLOW WATER FIXTURES
WATER COLLECTION MECHANISMS; rainwater harvesting as well as grey

C water harvesting.
Is it possible for the spaces to empower performance in sustainability?
A YES
B NO
2. Can the spaces promote human health and well being?
A YES

B NO
3.
Green buildings have an adverse effect the quality of life for all; can we be part of this modern way of
life?
DOCTOR’S NAME AGE GENDER YES NO
PATIENT’S NAME

Civic And Cultural Interiors Eco Design-our government institutions, our schools embracing
sustainability…
A survey1 on green interior design:
Part one:
CHOICES A
B
C
space with time
A YES
B NO
21. How do you interact with the spaces you live, work, and play, heal, and worship e.t.c?
A GOOD
B BAD
NOT
C SURE

Part two:
A AGREE
B DISAGREE
C NOT SURE
D DON'T KNOW
5. Can we create spaces that are examples of green design in real sense, to nurture, educate, and
set an example to this trend in design?
TEACHERS'S NAME AGE GENDER YES NO

Environmental problems are already impacting our lives; building and everything in them contribute to
global warming, green house gas emission and climate change; the question is: how can you as mentors,
as teachers advocate for interior spaces to uphold:
 environmental conservation
 habitat restoration
 water conservation
 land preservation
 human integrity and dignity
 As well as resource extraction and utilization?
A Promotion and awareness
B an upgrade of the curriculum
C Education
D Be symbols of green interior design

A QUESTIONAIRE TO PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN BUILDING SCIENCE

Environmental problems are already impacting our lives; building and everything in them contribute to
global warming, green house gas emission and climate change; the question is: how can we as
architects, engineers, designers as well as occupants of these spaces uphold:
 environmental conservation
 habitat restoration
 water conservation
 land preservation
 human integrity and dignity
 As well as resource extraction and utilization?
BY: 1. Proper site selection that’s adaptable to the local climatic conditions?
ARCHITECT A YES ARCHITECT

B NO
ENGINEER A YES ENGINEER

B NO
DESIGNER A YES DESIGNER

B NO
OCCUPANTS A YES OCCUPANT

B NO
6. Incorporating Green Building Design Guidelines from the onset of a construction project, in
designing, implementation as well as installation?
ARCHITECT A YES
B NO
ENGINEER A YES
B NO
DESIGNER A YES
B NO
OCCUPANTS A YES

B NO
7. Selection of zero emitting products in construction?
ARCHITECT A POSSIBLE
B IMPOSSIBLE
ENGINEER A POSSIBLE
B IMPOSSIBLE
DESIGNER A POSSIBLE
B IMPOSSIBLE
OCCUPANTS A POSSIBLE
B IMPOSSIBLE
8. Efficiency in operation and maintenance of the overall design project? Cost effective
YES
NO
9. Is the design flexible? Suppose the property was renovated how effective can that be?
VERY
NOT
SURE
10. Is the core and shell component of the structure bio degradable, recyclable, re usable?
YES
NO
Am currently developing an interior design studio and business with ecology, sustainability and people’s
health and wellness in minds
Value to people health and wellness in interior spaces at the core of design, value to the environment,
biodiversity, art and culture and eco system services in design decisions…
Please Join us on board as we EMBRACE GREEN INTERIOR DESIGN

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SURVEY ON GREENING INTERIORS

Wacheke eco fold studios

Home Interior Eco Design…KITCHEN AND BATHS PLEASE PUT A TICK

How do we green interior spaces?

1. What is interior designing?

LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN

1. What do you understand by the term green sustainable design?

LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN

Let’s feature our Bathrooms:

What’s your biggest challenge in bathroom design and décor?

THE SURFACE TYPE OF

How do we make our bathrooms sustainable and eco-friendly?

1. Use natural and recyclable materials such as steel bathtubs….

In your kitchen? What’s your biggest challenge?

SIZE AND TYPE OF OVERALL MAINTENANCE OF THE INTERIOR

D UTILITY BILLS HEALTH AND WELLNESS

How do we make our kitchen sustainable and eco friendly?

LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN

IN THESE SENSITIVE SPACES IN A HOME DESIGN: AS AN OCCUPANT ARE YOU WILLING TO GO

HOME OWNERS NAME AGE GENDER YES NO

LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN

1. What is interior designing?

LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN

2. What do you understand by the term green sustainable design?

LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN

3. Do you have at least a living plant in your office space?

OFFICE OCCUPANTS NAME AGE GENDER YES NO

LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN

How do we green interior spaces?

4. What is interior designing?

LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN

3. What do you understand by the term green sustainable design?

LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN

2. Reinventing and remodeling the existing abandoned, architectural buildings to modern

LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN

HOTEL GUESTS AND VISITORS

LET’S EMBRACE GREEN DESIGN