ABSTRACT

Winner of the 2018 IDEC Book Award

With fifteen essays by scholars and professionals, from fields such as policy and law, Health and Well-being for Interior Architecture asks readers to consider climate, geography, and culture alongside human biology, psychology, and sociology. Since designers play such a pivotal role in human interaction with interior and architectural design, this book sheds light on the importance of a designer’s attention to health and well-being while also acknowledging the ever changing built environment. Through various viewpoints, and over 30 images, this book guides designers through ways to create and develop interior designs in order to improve occupants’ health and well-being.

chapter 6|12 pages

Environmental Contaminants

chapter 12|11 pages

Empathic Design Matters

chapter 13|10 pages

The Role of Place in Well-being

chapter 14|13 pages

Designing for Spirituality