FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Interior Design Collaborative-Oregon is reaching out to interior design students throughout Oregon about the proposed Commercial Interior Design licensing bill. IDC-Oregon had the opportunity to present to Michele Kremers’ Intro to Interior Design class at Marylhurst University on October 3rd, 2011.
Marylhurst University has a Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) accredited program for Interior Design and supports IDC-Oregon’s effort in pursuing legislation. "Licensing for commercial interior designers is a natural extension of professional design education. Graduates of our program are prepared to creatively solve complex spatial problems while ensuring the safety and welfare of the public," says Nancy Hiss, Interior Design Program Director at Marylhurst.
The presentation informed students of the requirements in the proposed bill and they responded openly to the need for legislation for practicing Commercial Interior Designers. The students also voiced their interest in writing to their legislators to move forward with the Commercial Interior Design Practice Act. Instructor Michele Kremers, who is equally supportive, comments that "The students feel that licensing will validate their hard work and education by creating an industry standard of knowledgeable professionals that will be able to create and specify safe, healthy environments."
IDC-Oregon looks forward to continued collaboration with the Marylhurst Interior Design department and students.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Call for Letters: Sustainability Month extended
The public relations committee has extended Sustainability Month into October. We need 13 more letters to send to news publications. Please submit letters to publicrelations@idc-oregon.org.
These letters are important because legislators read letters to the editor. These do make a difference. Make your voice heard.
Need ideas? Here is an example:
Date
Dear Editor,
In Oregon, green building is standard practice. As a commercial interior designer, it is my job to ensure my clients have healthy, non-toxic, and sustainable environments. I layout plans to maximize daylight, views and fresh air. I support local economies by specifying regional materials. I also specify materials that are high quality, natural, durable, and free of toxins.
I urge Senator XXXX and Representative XXXX to support licensing for commercial interior designers in Oregon because qualified interior designers are committed to and trained in sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient practices that reduce waste and toxins. Licensing will define this responsibility within the commercial interior design field.
Oregonians deserve healthy and sustainable buildings.
Sincerely,
Your name
City, State, Zip
These letters are important because legislators read letters to the editor. These do make a difference. Make your voice heard.
Need ideas? Here is an example:
Date
Dear Editor,
In Oregon, green building is standard practice. As a commercial interior designer, it is my job to ensure my clients have healthy, non-toxic, and sustainable environments. I layout plans to maximize daylight, views and fresh air. I support local economies by specifying regional materials. I also specify materials that are high quality, natural, durable, and free of toxins.
I urge Senator XXXX and Representative XXXX to support licensing for commercial interior designers in Oregon because qualified interior designers are committed to and trained in sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient practices that reduce waste and toxins. Licensing will define this responsibility within the commercial interior design field.
Oregonians deserve healthy and sustainable buildings.
Sincerely,
Your name
City, State, Zip
Thursday, October 6, 2011
The Interior Design Collaborative – Oregon will volunteer at the Portland Marathon
10 IDC-Oregon members will volunteer this Sunday at the 40th Portland Marathon. Volunteers will be at Water Aid Station #16 at NW 9th and NW Northrup near the 25 mile marker. The shift is 4 hours between 10:30 and 2:30pm. This is the second year IDC-Oregon has participated and has found the relationship to be a good fit.
“We support activities that benefit Oregonians’ health and wellness,” says President Alicia Snyder-Carlson, “We’re working to license Commercial Interior Designers in order to support health and welfare of Oregonians in the built environment. The money raised from the marathon’s direct giving program goes to fund our educational seminars. Those seminars focus on how interior design decisions affect occupant health and welfare.” Last week’s seminar covered evidence based design as it relates to specifying appropriate flooring for areas like neonatal intensive care units and other hospital inpatient areas.
Educational outreach is not the only benefit. Snyder-Carlson adds, “We’re paired with other organizations at the aid station. That is a great opportunity to meet other groups and learn about their organization’s mission and communicate our goals.” For example, IDC-Oregon has been meeting with Interior Design departments at Oregon Universities. Licensing Commercial Interior Designers will support the graduates’ careers. Additional outreach efforts include partnering with consumer advocacy organizations dedicated to safer and healthier environments.
For more information please contact Sermin Yesilada, Public Relations Chair, or visit us at the aid station on Sunday.
“We support activities that benefit Oregonians’ health and wellness,” says President Alicia Snyder-Carlson, “We’re working to license Commercial Interior Designers in order to support health and welfare of Oregonians in the built environment. The money raised from the marathon’s direct giving program goes to fund our educational seminars. Those seminars focus on how interior design decisions affect occupant health and welfare.” Last week’s seminar covered evidence based design as it relates to specifying appropriate flooring for areas like neonatal intensive care units and other hospital inpatient areas.
Educational outreach is not the only benefit. Snyder-Carlson adds, “We’re paired with other organizations at the aid station. That is a great opportunity to meet other groups and learn about their organization’s mission and communicate our goals.” For example, IDC-Oregon has been meeting with Interior Design departments at Oregon Universities. Licensing Commercial Interior Designers will support the graduates’ careers. Additional outreach efforts include partnering with consumer advocacy organizations dedicated to safer and healthier environments.
For more information please contact Sermin Yesilada, Public Relations Chair, or visit us at the aid station on Sunday.
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