Décor ZoneI IFeature
26 july 2019 ACEARCHITECTURECONSTRUCTIONENGINEERINGUPDATE
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ndian way of life and the culture of this land has always advocated
for adopting close-to-nature inhabitation and avoid over
exploitation of natural resources. Today, it has become a global call
to save environment. Climate changes, increased pollution, lowered
air quality and depleting green cover is a major concern now for the
world. Thus today, urban development encompasses inclusion of eco-
friendly interiors as well as surroundings while designing buildings
to be called green-building. These buildings have special provisions
for energy conservation and optimum resource management based on
eco-friendly norms.According to Charanjit Singh Shah (Founding Principal), Creative
Group, there are certain measures needed to be addressed—such as
maximum space utilisation, usages of energy-efficient and non-
toxic construction materials, energy efficient lighting and water
conservation.“Whether the ultimate design goal is decoration or architectural
detailing, all interior designers must stay abreast with the growing
segment of sustainable or “green” design. From the use of rainwater
collection to supplement wastewater needs, to using sustainable
materials, innovation is high concerned with sustainable interior
design,” said Shah pointing out that Singapore’s Changi Airport
known for its visitor experience, in addition to general amenities,
the terminals are spell-bounding. Terminal 1 hosts a cactus garden,
a water lily garden, and a discovery garden, Terminal 2 hosts an LED-
lit ‘enchanted garden,’ a 700-flower orchid garden, and a sunflower-Building an Eco-friendly décor
Recent trends denote culturally authentic designs, which are made customarily from eco-
friendly products like wood, glass and natural materials, when astutely crafted and designed
add to the richness of the décor. Green homes’ decor depends on how sustainable it is.