Evidence-Based Design for Interior Designers

This book examines how designers conduct research into commercial and residential spaces, providing student with background information on evidence-based design (EBD), the design process, programming, resources, and design theories. Students will learn the process of research for EBD, explore methods of data collection and the role of historic precedents in the design process. Included is an overview of data collection for commercial projects, background information and case studies on various types of design-office, hospitality, health care, retail, and others-plus an in-depth look at residential spaces. Students will find examples of surveys and questionnaires, ideas for conducting new research and tips for fact-finding and evidence in this excellent source that will energize their design and carry their projects to a higher level.

Linda L. Nussbaumer, Ph.D., CID, ASID, IDEC, is Professor in the Department of Interior Design at South Dakota State University.

Foundations of Evidence-Based Design
Introduction to Evidence-Based Design
Design Theories
Data Collection
Methods of Data Collection
Historic Precedents
Design Precedents
Environmental Considerations
Structural Needs
Contextual Needs
Sustainability Needs
Human Factors
Diversity in Design
Commercial Spaces
Data Collection for Commercial Spaces
Office Design
Hospitality Design
Healthcare Design
Retail Design
Other Design Categories
Residential Spaces
Residential Structures: Family and Housing
Data Collection of Residential Design
Drawing Conclusions
Putting to Practice Evidence-Based Design