Monthly Archives: January 2015

One of our readings this week discussed the history of Easter Island. In the article is reviewed how the people of the island ultimately destroyed their home and instead of use their resources wisely and sustainably. This is very similar … Continue reading →

After this week’s discussion on Easter Island and sustainable practices for interior design, I was forced to take a step back and see how my actions may be impacting my environment. While sustainability is not a new concept in Interior … Continue reading →

The thing that i just couldn’t seem to get wrapped around my head is the amount of water we use to grow plants to harvest their fibers. The fact that 10 tons of water is used for 1 pair of … Continue reading →

This week we were required to read two different articles, both which really opened my eyes in different ways.  The first article was about Easter Island and how they came to destroy their island and way of living.  I had … Continue reading →

On the first day of this course, we were asked to define sustainability and explain how it pertains to our specific area of study. It seems like a fairly easy question, but the more I thought about it, the more … Continue reading →

From an advanced society to cannibals… what??? Haven’t we progressed from cannibals to an advanced society? Haven’t we left our barbarian ways to become a self-sufficient, highly intelligent race of humans? Turns out intelligence can’t save you… or can it? … Continue reading →

I have been hearing so much about this thing called sustainability for the past few years and I have not taken any steps in changing the way I live in order to maintain a more sustainable lifestyle. Before the first … Continue reading →

Ever since sustainability became an ever-present issue in American society, I have possessed at least a vague impression of what it means. When the aforementioned word is spoken, I immediately think of the color green, Al Gore, hippies, and all … Continue reading →

Ultimately, who is responsible for the push for sustainability in our society? In our capitalistic society today, consumers are the ultimate drivers for the market. Companies now produce products and services that revolve around customer needs and desires. If we … Continue reading →

My “ahh-ha!” moment about sustainability came from the very first article we read. “Sustainable By Design: Explorations in Theory and Practice” by Stuart Walker, explained how fashion and sustainability are hard to bring together. In this article, “fashion” is perceived … Continue reading →