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. Ed(S): Smith, Dianne; Lommerse, Marina; Metcalfe, Priya - Perspectives on Social Sustainability and Interior Architecture - 9789811013492 - V9789811013492
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Perspectives on Social Sustainability and Interior Architecture

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Description for Perspectives on Social Sustainability and Interior Architecture Paperback. Editor(s): Smith, Dianne; Lommerse, Marina; Metcalfe, Priya. Num Pages: 164 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AMR; JFF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 267.

This book argues that interior architects have a responsibility to practice their profession in collaborative ways that address the needs of communities and of to be the agents of social justice and cultural heritage. The book is divided into three sections, based on three pivotal themes — community engagement, social justice and cultural heritage. Each section has chapters that put forward the principles of these themes, leading into a variety of fascinating case studies that illustrate how socially sustainable design is implemented in diverse communities across the world. The second section includes four concise case studies of community housing issues, ... Read more

The book appeals to a wider audience than thedesign community alone and challenges mainstream interior design/interior architecture practitioners nationally and internationally to take a leading role in the field of socially responsible design. The issues raised by the authors are relevant for individuals, communities, government and non-government organisations, professionals and students.

“In the twenty-first century we seem to have entered into a new world of knowledge discovery, where many of the most exciting insights come not from the authority of a traditional discipline, but from the dialogue that happens at the hubs and intersections of thought — the arenas where different disciplines and approaches, different schools and habits of thinking, come together to collaborate and contend. This collection is a good example of this, and I hope the book will be widely read and its lessons learned and applied.”
Tim Costello, Officer of the Order of Australia, Chief Executive, World Vision Australia.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
Number of Pages
141
Place of Publication
Singapore, Singapore
ISBN
9789811013492
SKU
V9789811013492
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About . Ed(S): Smith, Dianne; Lommerse, Marina; Metcalfe, Priya
Dianne Smith is Associate Professor and Head of Program in Interior Architecture at Curtin University, and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology. Dianne’s research focuses on discriminating design with particular reference to people who are cognitively impaired, the meaning of environments, the impact of colour on experience, and our understanding of place, and design education. Marina Lommerse is ... Read more

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