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Interior Design Research Methods gives you the tools and skills needed to do research and analysis for human­-centered interior design projects. The text develops your analytical skills and helps you transform scientific models into unique and innovative processes for design projects. You'll integrate information about external and internal influences on the research process, develop a research question and thesis, design a system of inquiry, and analyze, interpret, and present data. Updated case studies cover topics such as gender, design for vulnerable populations, and ethical considerations. Instructor's Guide includes test banks, sample syllabus, and supplemental assignments

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I think the proposed split is an excellent idea. We only use Part One and Part Two (of the current edition). Students at the graduate level already understand the information in Parts Three and Four. For my purposes, I cannot think of any disadvantages to the proposal of the split. I think this book is needed and has a unique audience. Finding appropriate resources for interior design research methods is challenging. I think the book would be improved with a chapter on conducting experiments. Yes, I would adopt the book with the proposed changes. I have used it in the past, but only the first half of the book for my graduate students. The book would be required reading in the new format. -- Kristi Gaines, Texas Tech University I agree with the proposal to split the book into two parts. The audience was not clear as it covers information at several different levels, which made me hesitant to 'require' this book in any course. I have used it as a recommended text. I would be very likely to require the text with the proposed changes. -- Jain Kwon, University of Georgia Yes (this book fits the needs of my course) due to that fact that it focusing on the application of research methods and creative inquiry for graduate level students in interior design. I strongly believe that, compared to all available social sciences related research methods book, this book is uniquely specialized in addressing the shift in architecture and interior design professions that are currently relying heavily on data collection, analysis, and synthesis to achieve high-performance, sustainable, and successful post-occupancy evaluation designs. It will be a required book, and it will be replacing Wiley's book (Architectural Research Methods) by Linda Groat and David Wang for my Research Methods course (ARC 6433), but it will be complementary with HOK's book (Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming Primer) by William M. Pena, Steven A. Parshall. -- Azza Kamal, University of Texas at San Antonio I agree with the proposal to split the first edition into two distinct volumes. The content could quite easily be two separate volumes and would be more useful for an instructor who might want to use the first volume for one semester and the second the following semester. Research-Inspired Design: Methods of Inquiry and Analysis for Interior Designers could potentially meet the needs of our senior year undergraduate course, which focuses on research methods and a research proposal for a final senior thesis design project. The content as described in the proposal is thorough and appropriate [and fits the needs of my course]. I like the interspersing of text with illustrative diagrams and tables, as well as the student directed activities. -- Dana E Vaux, University of Nebraska Kearney

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Lily is a licensed architect in New York and California, NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualifications) certified, member of IDEC (Interior Design Educators Council) and member of ANFA (Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture) and ACE (ANFA Center for Education), a group of architects and neuroscientists interested in promoting new ways of teaching and evaluating architecture by incorporating the findings of natural and social sciences into design for the built environment. In her professional practice, Lily specializes in residential remodels, additions and ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units). She is currently an adjunct faculty in the Architecture Program in the College of Social/Behavioral Sciences and Multicultural Studies at San Diego Mesa College.

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