"A design solution is only as good as the quality of its research. Identifying what is relevant to a particular design project and understanding how to research it are therefore essential. Evidence-Based Design (EBD) is the approach that desigers take to attain the highest quality of research that leads them to the best possible design solutions." (Nussbaumer, 4)
InformDESIGN is a online resource and publication that publishes case studies and research to support the Evidence-Based Design process.
Works Cited:
Nussbaumer, Linda L. Evidence-Based Design for Interior Designers. Fairchild Books ; Berg, Distributor], 2009.
Sustainable design "adopts a long-term ‘big picture’ view of design practice, accepting that the investment return on some sustainable decisions will be for the benefit of future generations. Acknowledging the delicate relationship between design and the natural environment, Sustainable Design embraces issues such as environmental ethics and social responsibility. With many design courses now incorporating sustainability into their curriculum, the new generation of designers understands the need for professional responsibilities to be closely aligned to societal responsibilities" (Livingston and Livingston).
BuildingGreen is a subscription-based website that provides case studies, news articles, and resources on sustainability in architecture and interior design. In order to access BuildingGreen from off-campus, please first sign-in through the NYSID Portal, go to the NYSID Library homepage, and find the link for BuildingGreen under the Resources tab.
Works Cited:
"Sustainable Design/Design for Sustainability." The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Graphic Design and Designers, Alan Livingston, and Isabella Livingston, Thames & Hudson, 3rd edition, 2012. Credo Reference, https://nysid.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/thgraph/sustainable_design_design_for_
sustainability/0?institutionId=6125. Accessed 01 Feb 2018.
