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A client wants an eco-friendly office. What are three sustainable strategies you would recommend?
Use energy-efficient lighting, incorporate recycled materials, and improve indoor air quality with low-VOC materials.
A hotel wants to reduce its carbon footprint. How can interior design contribute?
Use locally sourced materials, install water-saving fixtures, and apply passive cooling techniques.
You are designing a home in a hot climate. What sustainable strategies would you use?
Incorporate shading devices, use thermal mass materials, and optimize cross-ventilation.
A company wants to renovate using adaptive reuse. How would you approach this?
Repurpose existing structures, use salvaged materials, and integrate modular furniture to extend usability.
A client insists on using hardwood flooring. What sustainable alternatives would you suggest?
Bamboo, cork, or reclaimed wood flooring.
Your project requires a non-toxic, durable countertop. What material would you recommend?
Engineered stone, terrazzo, or recycled glass countertops.
A restaurant needs sustainable upholstery for seating. What materials could work?
Organic cotton, recycled polyester, or Tencel fabric.
A high-traffic building needs long-lasting flooring. What sustainable options would you choose?
Terrazzo, linoleum, or polished concrete.
A house gets too hot in summer but too cold in winter. What passive design elements could improve comfort?
Proper insulation, window shading, and thermal mass materials.
A school wants to reduce its reliance on artificial lighting. What strategies would you use?
Increase window size for daylighting, use reflective surfaces, and incorporate light shelves.
A client complains about high AC costs. What passive cooling techniques could you suggest?
Cross-ventilation, roof overhangs, and green roofs to reduce heat gain.
You’re designing a home in a cold region. How would you maximize passive heating?
Orient windows toward the sun, use thermal mass walls, and minimize heat loss with insulation.
How would you apply zoning to improve thermal comfort in a house?
Place service areas on the west side, use insulated partitions, and separate spaces based on temperature needs.
A building has excessive glare but needs natural light. How would you fix this?
Install light-diffusing glass, add external shading devices, and use interior blinds or curtains.
