We are a sustainable movement of Design + Build professionals on a mission to reduce our waste by 50% over the next 5 years. We believe in the power of a localized approach. By integrating into local design communities, we’re building a strong and dependable foundation for sustainability and waste reduction. The Design + Build industry has a waste problem. The GFDA is founded on the belief that it’s time to start prioritizing genuinely sustainable practices within the design + build space, including but not limited to the fields of interior design, architecture, making, & building. On average, interior spaces are remodeled every 3-5 years. Piles of perfectly usable, oftentimes new material & furnishings head straight to the landfill from our job sites, & products are packaged in non-recyclable, toxic materials. The GFDA knows that the cost of good design shouldn’t include landfill waste, so we've launched this movement to help you & your firm reach all of your low-waste sustainability goals. We always start with the tried but true 1970s slogan “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” Our toolkit is designed entirely around this ethos.