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OverviewIt has never been more important to take a fresh look at student accommodation and design to improve student wellbeing. If you are an investor, developer or a landlord, Designed for Wellbeing shows you how to make a positive impact on students’ lives while also having a highly profitable investment. Read this book to: • Understand what wellbeing is and why it is so important to the individual and to wider society • Learn about proven design principles that optimise wellbeing in student accommodation • Develop a high-demand property that tenants will want to live in and look after • Benefit from strong, long-term returns from a high-performance asset Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philippa Charrier , Tom CharrierPublisher: Rethink Press Imprint: Rethink Press Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9781781334225ISBN 10: 1781334226 Pages: 188 Publication Date: 15 July 2020 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE: WHY WE MUST DESIGN FOR WELLBEING 1 What Is Wellbeing And Are Students Really Bothered? Definition of wellbeing The four quadrants of wellbeing 2 Can Our Environment Influence Our Wellbeing? Myths around design and property Focus Fitness Friendship Finance Pulling the threads together PART TWO: THE DESIGN GUIDE 3 The Goal Of Student Accommodation Design objectives Design principles 4 Location: Choose A Healthy And Safe Location 5 Layout: Create Functional Flexible Layouts Building layout 6 Biophilia: Connect With Nature 7 Comfort: Create Comfortable Spaces Furniture Light Noise Temperature Air quality 8 Personalisation: Personalisation and Control 9 Beauty: Create Characterful And Beautiful Spaces Timeless vs trendy 10 Future Proofing PART THREE: IMPACT AND LEGACY 11 Shifting Times Business with purpose Profits, impact and legacy Supply and demand Where are you on the curve? 12 Changing Paradigms Delivering projects Conclusion Notes Acknowledgements The AuthorsReviews'Designed for Wellbeing should be a core resource for anybody who is serious about leasing or developing student-focused assets in the twentyfirst century. Philippa and Tom have successfully distilled decades of wellbeing research into this accessible and practical guide. The days of average or harmful properties generating good returns are over, the market demands better, the market deserves better.' Martin Prince-Parrott, Architect, RIBA FRSA 'Philippa and Tom fuse their extensive knowledge and passion for property design and wellbeing into this easy-to-understand resource. The book provides practical guidance every property investor can implement to create a portfolio that delivers a positive impact on their tenants' wellbeing. A must read for any investor who wants to help shape the future of student housing.' Dr Sarah Hambidge, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher in Psychology 'Designed for Wellbeing provides the first comprehensive account of how the design of student living spaces is so essential to promoting students' safety, health and belonging. The well-evidenced, practical advice is not just relevant for developers, but anyone interested in understanding how every aspect of the student experience can support student wellbeing and mental health. This work brings us one step closer to understanding how, working in partnership with colleagues right across higher education, we can shape a future in which everyone in higher education can thrive.' Student Minds, the UK's Student Mental Health Charity 'Designed for Wellbeing is not only a fantastic guide for creating healthier homes for students, it offers valuable insights into how to design all buildings for better wellbeing.' Ben Channon, RIBA MHFA WELL AP, Head of Wellbeing, Assael Architecture 'I've worked with and mentored a lot of successful property developers and investors and Designed for Wellbeing stopped me in my tracks. It sets out a fresh approach to property investing - a whole new philosophy putting wellbeing and quality of life at the centre. This is not just profitable investing but investing with purpose. It's the cornerstone of longterm, sustainable success.' Michael Clarke, Property Investor, business coach, entrepreneur and author 'Philippa and Tom are revolutionising the way we think about property developing. Designed for Wellbeing provides a clear path to profit with purpose; it's essential reading for every property developer.' Daniel Priestley, CEO, Dent Global Entrepreneur, best-selling author and international speaker Author InformationPhilippa and Tom Charrier have over twenty years’ combined experience in the built environment working on high profile urban regeneration projects. They understand the impact that the built environment has on people’s physical and mental wellbeing and behaviour. They co-founded FAT Properties to provide high quality student accommodation with a focus on wellbeing in a mission to create beautiful, spacious homes to inspire students to succeed in education and in life. 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