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Can good design truly make us happier? Given that we spend over 80% of our time in buildings, shouldn't we have a better understanding of how they make us feel? Happy by Design explores the ways in which buildings, spaces and cities affect our moods.
Can good design truly make us happier? Given that we spend over 80% of our time in buildings, shouldn't we have a better understanding of how they make us feel? Happy by Design explores the ways in which buildings, spaces and cities affect our moods.
Acknowledgements About the Author Introduction 1. Light, Orient buildings sensitively, Consider shadows, Be selective about window sizes, Avoid deep plans, Use rooflights shrewdly, Don't overlook artificial light, Consider the temperature of artificial light, Use artificial light to create pockets of calm. 2. Comfort, Use tactile materials, Consider comfort as well as aesthetics, Think about the temperature of buildings, Ensure a good supply of fresh air, Ventilation (new addition), Keep the noise out 3. Control, Design adaptable spaces, Give people better control over their environment, Provide people with a range of environments, Allow for personalisation, Give people better control over their diets, Give building users privacy. 4. Nature, Bring nature in, Provide views of nature, Put gardens on the roof, Design gardens and parks as an escape from the urban, Integrate or give views of water, Improve ecology and biodiversity, Use nature to educate, engage and involve. 5. Aesthetics, Use colour wisely, Create moments of joy, Avoid visual monotony, Make buildings legible, Celebrate the simple, Get the proportions right. 6. Activity, Encourage activity, Design-in spaces for exercise, Design wider streets, Design for the bicycle, Connect to nearby facilities, Don't overlook spaces for inactivity. 7. Psychology, Storage, Provide high ceilings wherever possible, Celebrate the entrance, Go open-plan, Bigger isn't always better, Consider prospect and refuge theory, Create an atmosphere, Conclusions Notes + References Index
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2023 |
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Genre: | Importe, Kunst |
Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
Thema: | Architektur |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
ISBN-13: | 9781915722287 |
ISBN-10: | 1915722284 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Channon, Ben |
Auflage: | Revised |
Hersteller: | RIBA Publishing |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 123 x 187 x 14 mm |
Von/Mit: | Ben Channon |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.11.2023 |
Gewicht: | 0,268 kg |
Acknowledgements About the Author Introduction 1. Light, Orient buildings sensitively, Consider shadows, Be selective about window sizes, Avoid deep plans, Use rooflights shrewdly, Don't overlook artificial light, Consider the temperature of artificial light, Use artificial light to create pockets of calm. 2. Comfort, Use tactile materials, Consider comfort as well as aesthetics, Think about the temperature of buildings, Ensure a good supply of fresh air, Ventilation (new addition), Keep the noise out 3. Control, Design adaptable spaces, Give people better control over their environment, Provide people with a range of environments, Allow for personalisation, Give people better control over their diets, Give building users privacy. 4. Nature, Bring nature in, Provide views of nature, Put gardens on the roof, Design gardens and parks as an escape from the urban, Integrate or give views of water, Improve ecology and biodiversity, Use nature to educate, engage and involve. 5. Aesthetics, Use colour wisely, Create moments of joy, Avoid visual monotony, Make buildings legible, Celebrate the simple, Get the proportions right. 6. Activity, Encourage activity, Design-in spaces for exercise, Design wider streets, Design for the bicycle, Connect to nearby facilities, Don't overlook spaces for inactivity. 7. Psychology, Storage, Provide high ceilings wherever possible, Celebrate the entrance, Go open-plan, Bigger isn't always better, Consider prospect and refuge theory, Create an atmosphere, Conclusions Notes + References Index
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2023 |
---|---|
Genre: | Importe, Kunst |
Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
Thema: | Architektur |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
ISBN-13: | 9781915722287 |
ISBN-10: | 1915722284 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Channon, Ben |
Auflage: | Revised |
Hersteller: | RIBA Publishing |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 123 x 187 x 14 mm |
Von/Mit: | Ben Channon |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.11.2023 |
Gewicht: | 0,268 kg |