Sustainable Design FAQ  What are sustainable design's key issues
and common misconceptions? It is more expensive than other types
of design (not necessarily); there are not enough materials to
work with (there are plenty, and new ones are launched every
week); nobody is interested in green (from people concerned
about the environment, to families with sick children, to
business worried about lawsuits, more and more potential
customers are inquiring about, and requesting, sustainable
design).  What makes a project or a building green?  A
sustainable approach to design should create buildings and
interiors that 1) are healthier for people and enhance
productivity; 2) can be built at market rate and cost much less
to operate; 3) use less fossil fuels thus conserving energy,
generating less global pollution and saving on operational costs
by requiring less maintenance; 4) use less water; 5) manage
waste at the highest productive level; reduce impacts on both
developed and undeveloped land; 7) minimize the use of