ASID

New Orleans

INTERIORS 08 will offer a full track of experiential educational offerings that will take you out and about in New Orleans. Exciting hands-on sessions will explore various neighborhoods and immerse you in all that New Orleans has to offer.


Bernadette V. Upton, ASID, LEED AP

Interior designer, EcoDecor, Inc.
Lecturer and Consultant

Bernadette V. Upton, is a Florida licensed interior designer, lecturer and consultant specializing in environmental interior design. She is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Past President of the Florida South Chapter, as well as a founding member of the national ASID Sustainable Design Council. A LEED (Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional with the US Green Building Council (USGBC), a program that sets standards for the sustainable building and design industry.

In addition, a member and Home Designator of The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) and a member of the National Environmental Health Association. Ms. Upton was selected by Lennox Industries, Inc. to design the interiors of their first annual "Lennox Home Comfort Makeover." She has been a featured speaker for numerous conferences and seminars, as well as the host of 'Airtime', a radio talk show addressing indoor air quality issues.

Sessions:

Welcome to the Jungle: Eco-friendly Hotels
Saturday, 4 – 5 p.m.