Designing for Privacy and Related Needs

By Julie Stewart-Pollack

Book Overview

This timely book provides a synthesis of research, theory, and practical application to explore and examine the concept of privacy as a function of interior design responsibility. Presenting information in a straightforward manner, the text examines privacy needs and solutions for residential, healthcare, hospitality, and work environments. Age-specific privacy needs are also covered. Students learn that privacy is not a luxury experience but a basic and restorative human need that reduces stress, enhances self-identity and creativity, and enables people to better manage both personal activities and social interactions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00803EAZK
• ISBN13: 9781563673405
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Fairchild Books
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.8" x 11.2"