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Value of Membership Evidence-based design, the use of research to inform design decisions, has long been used in the commercial design field. Evidence-based design is a powerful tool that is now being increasingly applied to residential design but likely not as often as it should be. ASID has recently published a book that is available for free download to ASID members. The book titled Home Making: Evidence-Based Design for Residential Environments explores how residential designers can use evidence-based design research to enhance the design process and ultimately improve the success of a design. Using research in design rather than just choosing appealing design elements will distinguish designers from their peers and empower Design is often thought of as relating to the aesthetics of color, pattern and texture but designers know that there is so much more involved in creating a successful interior. The profession has successfully educated clients that the expertise of a qualified designer also improves the function of a space and adds to a client’s quality of life. Evidencebased design takes that expertise a step further by really exploring the psychological aspect of design. Having fact-based research to support the efficacy of design decisions and combining this knowledge with technical and creative skills creates a level of expertise that truly stands out among the competition. them to design more successfully. Home Making: Evidence-Based Design for Residential Environments Using research to inform design decisions is the foundation of evidencebased design however applying research does not eliminate the personal or creative part of the design process. In a section titled “What is Evidence- Based Design?” the book states “When creating a space for your client, their psychological and physical well-being is your top priority. Using research can help you understand how and why your client is likely to respond to your design, because people react in generally predictable ways to their environment. This book introduces you to evidence-based design and famil- was written to be a resource for designers but also provides a body of information to allow designers to research further. A section titled “Staying Current” suggests books, websites and reports that are relevant to interior design related research. This book, which is available through the ASID website, is a comprehensive source of information that ASID has compiled to provide its members with a tool that enhances their practice, refines their level of professionalism and reinforces their expertise. iarizes you with how you can incorporate research findings to create spaces that satisfy your client’s fundamental physical and psychological needs.” To obtain a copy go to aisd.org and login with your member login. From the home page click on Knowledge Center > Publications > ASID The book analyzes the effects of space planning, acoustics, visual elements and materials and how clients generally react to them. Indoor air quality and the impact of design on all of the senses is also explored. A comprehensive analysis of programming and a room-by-room review examines how designers can implement evidence-based research to truly customize a space for each client’s particular needs, both physical and psychological. The goal of applying evidence-based design is to improve Research Publications > Evidence-Based Design for Residential Environments. The publication is free to ASID members so you will need to be logged in. You will need to go through a check-out process to “purchase” the book. After you have checked out, the 84 page book, in pdf format, will be emailed to you. By Vicki De Roeck, Allied ASID a client’s experience of home. 16 | WINTER 2013 | ILLINOIS
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