Gold Coast, Queensland -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/25/2010 -- Sustainable interior design, also referred to as green or eco friendly interior design is catching on. An often overlooked aspect of combating climate change, the interior of a building is a critical factor in its carbon footprint. For a while now, developers have been putting all the focus on water and energy efficiency, and then forgetting about the paint, furniture, and accessories. This boutique interior design firm is set to change all that.

MEI has responded to the call from developers and residential clients to “green up” their space. “We look comprehensively at every item we select and its impact on the environment over its full lifespan, beginning with how it is produced, whether it uses non-toxic or renewable materials, how the company treats its workers, where it is made, how far it travels, how long it will last, and what happens to it when it’s finished being used. Only in this way can we hope to achieve truly green design,” principal Cris Edwards says.

MEI believes there is both an obligation and an opportunity to sustainably design spaces that minimise harm to the environment and people. Once a new more environmentally sensitive space is created that also demonstrates exceptional interior design, the positive green effect multiplies...businesses spend less on energy and raw materials, and end users enjoy a more comfortable and healthy space.

MEI can work with developers to achieve Enviro and Green Star ratings and then to market those eco friendly benefits to buyers. They recently completed and Eco Display at Southport Central which is showcased on their website www.manniganedwards.com

MEI is a member of the Australian Green Development Forum, a group committed to accelerating the implementation of sustainable practices in the Australian building and development industries.

Sustainable interior design...looks chic, feels good.

Contact:
Cris Bucknall
MEI
65 Blamey Dr.
Currumbin, Q 4223
07 5534 6071
http://www.manniganedwards.com