Interior design curricula, standard of education at University of Central Missouri are formulated around 2017 standards designated by the accreditation body Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and Higher Learning Commission. Professional and industry regulations and certifications offered by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) guarantees the institution provide professional level education for entry level practice and advanced study. The presentation will explore the paradigm shift in design education where it is encompassing and embracing a holistic approach towards sustainable design. Pedagogical refinements, market, industry and social demands have mandated …show more content…
Special attention and emphasis was however placed through the following courses. Art 2320 Materials, Methods, and Specifications, Art 2340 Building Systems and Sustainability, Art 2360 Interior Design Environmental Systems, Art 2310 Interior Design Studio I, Art 330 Interior Design Studio III, and Art 4340 Interior Design Studio IV. Art 4350 thesis I, and Art 4360 Thesis II.
Sustainable practices and strategies were introduced to students through lectures, presentations, research paper, design process, and hands-on studio projects. Studio projects were inclusive of sustainable stewardship and design strategies. Students were required to understand LEED Rating Systems. Research projects conducted literature review, reflective journal writing, case studies, and guest speaker series and filed trips to LEED certified buildings. Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Material & Resources, IEQ, and Innovation and design were part of all course