Environmental Psychology for Design

by Kopec, Dak

• ISBN13: 9781563674242
• ISBN10: 1563674246
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-04-27
• Publisher: Fairchild Pubns

Summary

Environmental Psychology for Design introduces the discipline of environmental psychology in different and more meaningful ways to design students encouraging them to embrace the concepts as well as incorporate them into their daily practices. The book will consider the historical context of human habitation, scientific research on the interaction between environments and human behaviors, as well as individual differences related to age, gender, and cultural background. Through concise discussions of research, philosophical perspectives, and illustrations of design in practice, the author integrates fundamental environmental psychology theories into the applied art of the design fields.

Author Biography

DAK Kopec has a Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology with a concentration in Perception and Design, an M.S. in Community Psychology, B.S. in Community Health, and studied the principles and design practices of Feng Shui in China. Dr. Kopec is also certified by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC), the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), and the International Feng Shui Guild (IFSG).

In addition to being an Associate Professor of Design at the NewSchool of Architecture and Design, and regular instructor at the Design Institute of San Diego, Dr. Kopec is an independent consultant, and author.

He consults on issues of environmental health, environmental design, cultural diversity, and leadership development. In addition to software technology firms, the biotech industry, and many hospitals throughout California, Dr. Kopec has provided services for prestigious home and garden clubs, such as the San Diego Chameleon Society, the annual San Diego Home and Garden Exposition, and the annual leadership retreat for the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

Dr. Kopec is the author of the first textbook on environmental psychology specifically for the design professional, 'Environmental Psychology for Design', published by Fairchild Books, and he has also authored a monograph, 'Cultural Diversity in The Long Term Care Setting' published by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).

Table of Contents

Extended Contents	p. ix
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xiv
Introduction	p. xv
Overview of Environmental Psychology	p. 2
Foundational Theories of Environmental Psychology	p. 18
Human Factors Affecting Behavior	p. 38
The Psychology of Behavior	p. 58
Human Perception and Environmental Design	p. 80
Environmental Risk Assessment	p. 100
Residential Environments	p. 122
Environments for Youth	p. 144
Environments for Disabled and Elderly Populations	p. 168
Schools and Learning Environments	p. 188
Healthcare Environments	p. 210
Workplace Environments	p. 232
Hospitality Environments	p. 256
Retail and Service Environments	p. 274
Community Environments	p. 296
For Further Online Study	p. 314
Glossary	p. 345
Figure Credits	p. 352
Index	p. 355
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