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On Monday, we talked about sustainability in design.  It was interesting to learn how many things in an interior space can affect the amount of energy used.  We learned about different types of light bulbs that conserve energy, as well as how important the controls to those lights were.  Another thing we talked about what clearing during construction and how the easiest thing for one to do is just wipe out the entire area.  But we saw that not only is that unnecessary and harmful to the environment, but it leaves the site less aesthetically pleasing (which would be one of the overall goals for any designer).

Wednesday, Professor Mathews spoke to us all in 109 about interior materials.  He had us compare two clearly different rooms and then discussed with us the difference between integrated materials and applied materials.  I found it interesting to see how something so little as a material selection can completely change the feel/appearance of the room.  He introduced us to the name "Dorothy Draper" and places like the Eames Residence (which is made from industrial materials).

I found both of these days to be quite interesting as well as informative.  Both topics were so different from the other, that it was cool to see how much actually goes into the profession, and I feel as though it's safe to assume we haven't learned it all just yet. ;)