Economic Implications of Emerging Interior Materials: Innovation vs. Affordability in Design Practice| Chapter 5 | Materials That Matter: The Future of Interiors through Innovation

 

The interior design industry is advancing, driven by innovative materials that enhance both visual appeal and functionality, while also reshaping the economics of design projects. Evolving sustainability goals and heightened post-pandemic expectations are driving the prominence of materials such as antimicrobial coatings, recycled composites, and smart surfaces in interior spaces. This chapter examines the impact of these new advanced materials on budget decisions in design practice. It explores the increasing understanding of such materials, their sensed benefits, and the economic trade-offs associated with their application. A mixed-methods approach was used in a literature review, proximate pricing analysis, and professional understandings to evaluate how material innovation influences budget planning, client perception, and adoption rates. Special attention is given to cost variations across key design categories such as flooring, wall treatments, cabinetry, and surface finishes. While research findings indicate application and knowledge of sustainable and intelligent materials, their application in projects remains limited due to higher initial costs, limited market access, and a lack of standardised pricing models. Long-term benefits and inclusion in interior projects, such as improved durability, reduced maintenance, and enhanced environmental performance, present strong incentives. This study concludes that the gap between innovation and affordability needs greater cost transparency between designers and clients hands-on demonstration of material value. It supports a value-based approach to material selection in modern interior environments, ensuring that both economic viability and design quality are considered. It is recommended that policymakers and institutions actively support the integration of advanced materials in sustainable interior design by providing financial incentives, implementing targeted training programs, and establishing clear regulatory frameworks.

 

Author(s) Details

Pariva Saharawat
Sharda School of Design, Architecture and Planning, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India.

 

Yug Sharma
Sharda School of Design, Architecture and Planning, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India.

 

Satakshi Choudhary
Sharda School of Design, Architecture and Planning, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India.

 

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Alternative Separation Process of Thermoplastic Polymer for Environmental Assessment | Chapter 11 | Recent Progress in Science and Technology Vol. 6

 In this paper, established processing and alternative modified procedures for polycarbonate production were defined and compared in terms of Environmental Performance Evaluation (PEP) to labeling opportunities to better environmental performance of polycarbonate result processes. Chemical industrial processes have enhance "business as usual," accompanying their energy-exhaustive production techniques and unsavoury honor. One example of an strength-intensive process that has grown expected one of ultimate important industrial processes is polycarbonate (PC). Additionally, abundant dangerous chemical compound are employed throughout all stages of its result. Environmental evaluation consists of process writing, hazard or chemical labeling, scenario identification to measure the impact or asperity and the probability of incident. The benefits of using SCF are related to the science's cleaner facets, minimization of raw material and strength consumption, decline of emissions and effluent discharge into the atmosphere, and maximisation of environmental benefits. Supercritical fluid harmlessly improves EPP while also considerably reducing pollutions. SCF's production of polycarbonates and conventional result techniques were distinguished for environmental performance. When distinguished to conventional designs, it was found that supercritical fluid technology has an effect on the decline of emissions. The research sexually transmitted disease in understanding the difficulties that the polycarbonate industry will encounter as synthetic emissions rise on account of increased production and strength use. A crucial and productive alternative tool is therefore wanted.

Author(s) Details:

Ibrahim Altuwair,
Northern Border University, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Arar, KSA and Centre for Safety, Risk and Integrity Engineering (C-RISE) Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, Memorial University, NL, Canada.

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Study on Environmental Management Accounting and Environmental Performance | Chapter 8 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 8

 Highlights from the research: The goal of this study is to investigate the relationship between environmental management accounting (EMA) and environmental performance in Malaysia's SMEs manufacturing industry. Many businesses, regardless of size or style, have been touched by the environmental challenge. Ferreira et al. [1] claim that the type of industry, not the size of the organisation, influences whether or not the EMA technique is used. The tracking, tracing, and treatment of expenses, earnings, and savings experienced as a result of the company's environmental initiatives are all part of EMA practises [2]. In Malaysia, EMA is still a relatively new concept, and managers and accountants are lacking in this field [3]. As a result, additional empirical evidence on EMA practises, particularly in developing countries like Malaysia, is needed. As a result, this research is crucial in describing how EMA is now used in SMEs and how it affects environmental performance. The physical EMA has a larger mean than the monetary EMA, according to the findings. The results show that the current state of EMA practises is not encouraging. Both forms of EMA practises (monetary and physical) have a considerable impact on environmental performance, according to the regression results.

Author(S) Details

Rapiah Mohamed
Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, UUM College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia.

Che Zuriana Muhammad Jamil
Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, UUM College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia.

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