Evidence Based Design: Exploring Research, Education, and Application in Interior Design
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2014-01-30
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The purpose of this thesis is to explore the role of continuing professional education as a vehicle for linking research to professional interior design practice. Evidence-based design is an approach which enhances an established design process by calling upon the practitioner to create solutions in the built environment based on credible research. However, the role of research is currently not well understood and generally not the focus of professional continuing education courses in interior design. The objective of the study is to demonstrate a ‘prototype’ evidence-based design continuing professional education unit for ID practitioners. The results of the exploration show that practitioners consider research-based elements valuable in design practice given projects with a supportive client. Using a research approach in practice contributes to a culture of professional inquiry, and increased understanding of evidence-based design concepts can add value to the unique professional knowledge base used in ID professional practice.
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Design and Decorative Arts, Education--Adult and Continuing
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Nemeth, C. (2014). Evidence Based Design: Exploring Research, Education, and Application in Interior Design (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25997