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During the Post-World War II construction boom homes in the United States began considering durability, energy conservation, comfort, security, and aesthetics in housing design. These factors, within the residential sector, did not...
Considerable research has been conducted regarding how the built environment affects the physical aspects of a person’s well-being. However, surprisingly little research has explored the psychological side, and even less research has...
Design Practitioner Perceptions, Attitudes, and Barriers: The State of Natural Environment and Human Sustainability Building Practicies in Saudi Arabia
Sustainability is a broad concept that encompasses social, economical and environmental aspects. Many countries around the world have recently adopted this concept due to the worldwide concern that human behavior is causing long-term...
Children from low-income backgrounds face multiple obstacles throughout their life including inadequate nutrition, exposure to environmental toxins, and homelessness (Brooks-Gunn & Duncan, 1997). Exposure to these stressors can affect a...
Research indicates that there is a disconnect between public perception of the interior design profession and the actualities of the profession. This disconnect has influenced, and is influenced by, the two predominate factors. The first...
Throughout history, zoos have provided humans with the ability to collect, maintain, and learn about local and exotic animals. Zoos play an integral role in conserving species, educating a broad population of people, and preserving...
A true understanding of urbanism means acknowledging the paradoxical relationship that exists between established community and constant development. Originally, an approach to balancing the growing congestion of overpopulated suburbs, ...
Visitor centers have become more common around heritage sites. These facilities contribute to the increased level of engagement and education about cultural heritage sites. This study investigated the physical design characteristics of a...
Evidence suggests numerous negative health impacts stemming from unsustainable lifestyles. While sustainable choices have grown in awareness and recognition, public perception continues to emphasize their upfront costs over long-term...
Medical doctors, physician assistants, and registered nurses are professions in high demand (AAMC, 2019; Gdiesing, 2019; Mercer, 2020). Yet, too few of these professionals are joining the workforce (Flier, 2018). One potential reason for...
Existential authenticity as it relates to the tourism industry is a well-established theory that explores the "emotions, sensations, relationships, and a sense of self" (Rickly-Boyd, 2013) of the authentic tourist. It is said that...
Beginning in 2020, the Coronavirus disease devastated the livelihoods of billions, impacting nations across the globe. The pandemic took a toll on the health, social and economic wellbeing of individuals on an international scale. Many...
The sterile Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) environment and critical condition of a hospitalized infant can lead to heightened maternal stress, perinatal generalized anxiety disorder, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress...
Employees use personalization to create identity in the workplace—it improves perceptions of control (Lee & Brand, 2005), is a positive display of territoriality (Ashkanasy, 2014), and helps establish individual identity. Despite the...
This exploratory study will identify elements of the interior environment of behavioral healthcare facilities that impact patient sense of control from the perspective of their caregivers and healthcare designers and how that impacts...
Although domestic violence against women is a global issue that subjects them to harmful consequences, very little research has been conducted on the furniture features and characteristics in domestic violence shelters that can have an...
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