Health and Well-Being for Interior Architecture - Paperback

by Dak Kopec (Editor)

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.

Author Biography

Dak Kopec is with the Boston Architectural College where he is the Director for the Design for Human Health Program. He has a Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology and graduate degrees in Community Psychology and Architecture. He is also certified by the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing at the Masters level. His specialties include custom housing for people with specific health conditions, and designs for community-based organizations, social service agencies, and educational facilities for underserved populations.