Ashour, Mojtaba, Amir Mahdiyar, and Syarmila Hany Haron. "A Comprehensive Review of Deterrents to the Practice of Sustainable Interior Architecture and Design". Sustainability. September 17, 2021. https://www.mdpi.com/...
Gregory Autin | December 30, 2021
Sustainable Interior Architecture and Design (SIAD) impacts energy conservation as well as occupants’ satisfaction, comfort, and physical and psychological wellbeing. Although its adoption is necessary for achieving the sustainable development and operation of the built environment as well as the relevant sustainable development goals (SDGs), the practice of SIAD is impeded by numerous obstacles. This article provides a systematic review of the relevant literature and a comprehensive summary table consisting of 61 deterrents to the practice of SIAD. They are categorized as economic; attitude, knowledge, and awareness; market, information, and technology; education and training; and government and professional bodies.