In this era of a global pandemic, increasing health disparities due to climate change and an unprecedented aging population, Suining Ding asks How might healthcare design result in better health and wellness outcomes? Her answer: Environment-Behavior Studies for Healthcare Design. In this impressive book, Dr. Ding overviews the core theories of the more than five-decade-old domain of Environment-Behavior Studies and makes a direct connection to issues confronting the design of healthcare settings. Additionally, she stakes new territory in terms of how research-design connections should be made. Keith Diaz Moore, AIA, Ph.D., Dean, College of Architecture and Planning, Professor, School of Architecture, University of Utah
This book would definitely be helpful and recommended for all professionals starting their career in healthcare design companies and institutions. Looking at the different chapters of the book, there are many books (and journal articles) investigating all the topics discussed in the book, however, not one resource has all the information in the same place. Sahar Mihandoust, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor, Center for Health Facilities Design and Test, Clemson University
This book has a very strong theoretical foundation, allowing readers to learn and start to build a strong theoretical understanding themselves. Gloria Stafford, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Interior Design, School of Applied Human Sciences, University of Northern Iowa