Lately, it’s all about green, green, green; the color? No! The environment, obviously. But is that all there is? Maybe it is time to combine the two. Can’t we be “green” with pinks, yellows and oranges? FIDER knows what’s up. They are making it a requirement for all interior design students to learn and have a good understanding of what sustainability means. Though they are not making sustainability a mandatory aspect of design, at least the students are being educated about it. I’m sure you’ll agree when I say: this is a small step in the right direction.
Luckily, design students are not the only college goers with sustainability awareness. Oberlin College conducted a huge experiment proving that if students know their levels of energy use, they are more likely to cut it down; granted it was made into a contest for motivational purposes, but it’s still legit. Now, you may say, “So what? If it was a contest, it means nothing, anyone will do something for a prize”, but that’s simply not the underlying point.
A little knowledge goes a long way. People will care for the environment when taught about its importance and needs. If everyone knew all the simple, little things we can do to help sustain our resources, small gestures of sustainability would have a huge impact. Prove to me otherwise, and then we can talk. It’s about those that are making a difference, not those that are not. So, take a look around. Need a new color scheme? Is it time for you to call a knowledgeable interior designer? I mean… green isn’t all bad…
- Monica
Editor’s Note: This post is one in a series published by students in the Sustainability Learning Community at KU. Additional posts from this series can be found under “LC” on the Categories list.
