Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-360) and index.
An introduction to environmental psychology -- Foundational theories of environmental psychology -- Psychobiology of behavior -- Sensation and perception -- The human condition -- Information management -- Infants, toddlers, and childhood -- The elderly population -- Persons with disabilities -- The environment called home -- The community and neighborhood -- Learning and education -- Office environments -- Health care environments -- Resorts and recreation -- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Retail and service environments.
How does a room affect an occupant's behavior and well-being? How does a building influence its residents' health? Environmental Psychology for Design, 2nd Edition, explores these questions with an in-depth look at psychosocial responses to the built environment. Awarded the 2006 ASID Joel Polsky Prize, the first edition served as an introduction to the discipline of environmental psychology and inspired readers to embrace its key concepts and incorporate them into their practice. This 2nd edition continues to analyze the interaction between environments and human behavior and well-being, while exploring how individual differences related to age, gender, and cultural background impact that interaction. The book provides many proactive initiatives designed to minimize stress and maximize user satisfaction, helping readers to create more comfortable spaces that will both satisfy the needs of the intended occupants and expand the scope of design.