Eileen Wosnack - Guest Expert on Holistic Design
"Holistic Design"
Eileen Wosnack, Owner, Eclectrix Organic Home
Holistic design is not new, for it was the only way we once knew. Through media and time, we are taught what we should love and forgo that which speaks to our very core. A reconnection of yourself to what you love and how it impacts the land and building, as well as the Earth is what holistic design is all about. We are all connected.
From a simple rain barrel to collect water for a rooftop garden to rich opulent ochres and umbers plastered on walls, to finding new purposes for furniture and even rooms themselves; we need to rethink how we design our living and working spaces. In this very brief encounter, we will begin the process of rediscovering how design, aesthetics and functionality impacts sustainability and green living. Won’t you pull up a chair?
Presentation Outline:
A. The Visualization
1. Where in the World?
2. Color
3. Sound
4. Texture
5. Light
6. Temperature
7. Function
8. Convenience
B. The Plan
1. Sleep
2. Eating
3. Play
4. Relax
5. Business
6. Nature/Outdoors
7. Bath
8. Clean
9. Pets
10. Light
11. Air
C. Reuse, Renew, Revive, Rethink
1. Furniture
2. Space
3. Clutter
4. Electronics
D. Holistic You
1. I want
2. I need
3. I love (a. colour, b. sound, c. texture, d. view, e. temperature, f. privacy/sharing)
4. I need to get rid of
E. Time line
F. Conclusion
What do you want your home to be? What do you want others to see your home as? Think holistically, think globally.
Bio - An interior decorator by passion, Eileen Wosnack focuses her practice on sustainable, organic design for a toxin-free, safe environment. Eileen is adept at combining practicality and aesthetics, bringing a touch of luxurious beauty to sustainable interiors. But there is more to her interior design. From a holistic approach, Eileen encourages her clients to bring aspects that they love into the design of their homes: the colors, the textures and even the lines and designs of nature can contribute to the whole process. Eileen also owns Eclectrix™ Organic Home, a green life style store in White Rock and is a columnist for Natural Life Magazine and Dream House Magazine, as well as an educator.
PLEASE RSVP to info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com.
This is a free event but a donation of $2-$5 is suggested.
LOCATION
Light House: Sustainable Building Centre is located at 1575 Johnston Street, just East of the Public Market in the heart of Granville Island. Our centre is on the second floor and accessible via the glass door and staircase on the Southwest corner of the building. This event is sponsored by Light House Sustainable Building Centre and Cascadia Green Building Council, the local chapter of the CaGBC. Funding comes from Environment Canada and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.
Guest Expert seminars are intended to provide general information about green building products and technologies. Light House Sustainable Building Centre does not endorse any of the services or products discussed by guest expert speakers.
