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Here is an interesting article that takes the perspective of Interior Designers. I think it's fairly recognized that the "Green" or "Sustainable" movement is in the "up-and-coming" category, not "established". However, I think we, the individuals who comprise the movement, sometimes get a little far-sighted in the issue and don't readily accept that what's conventional is in fact conventional because it's so slow to change. I say this because as I was reading this article, I found myself slightly surprised to read that many Interior Designers feel:

that sustainable design and building is "still in the ghetto,''.... For many in a profession that revolves around sofas and armoires and marble bathrooms, "green'' still carries a whiff of hippie survivalism.

I've never really considered myself much of a hippie, yet I suppose many others who hear what my interests are may deem me pretty close to qualifying as one.

It's pretty refreshing to be challenged by these concepts, awakened to the fact that I forget that my beliefs are in actuality on the fringe of societal norms and not fully accepted by my fellows. I think it's specifically when someone says "What does sustainable mean?" and I'm astonished at his ignorance that I realize I've been resting on my laurels and that it's time to get moving forward again.