Table of Contents

An Introduction to Environmental Psychology Foundational Theories of Environmental Psychology Psychobiology and Behavior Sensation and Perception The Human Condition Information Management Infants, Toddlers, and Childhood The Elderly Population Disabled Persons The Environment Called Home The Community and Neighborhood Learning and Education Office Environments Healthcare Environments Resorts and Recreation Retail and Service Environments

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Explores how a room can effect mood and health, with an in-depth look at psychosocial response to the built environment.

Promotional Information

Explores how a room can effect mood and health, with an in-depth look at psychosocial response to the built environment.

About the Author

David Alan "DAK" Kopec, PhD, NCHES, ASID, IDEC, is an Associate Professor of Design at the NewSchool of Architecture and Design, served as a Visiting Lecturer at Virginia Commonwealth University in Doha Qatar and Visiting Professor at the University of Hawaii in the schools of Architecture and Medicine. A member of the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) and certified by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHES), Kopec is also a Fullbright Specialist and member of ASID's Distinguished Speakers. Among Kopec's most notable accomplishments include several journal articles and authoring three textbooks and two monographs. He is a recipient of ASID Foundation 2006 Joel Polsky Prize, volunteer award from Rebuilding Together San Diego 2008, and the NSAD President Award 2010.