Environmental psychologist to keynote Oct. 16 design symposium
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Environmental psychologist Craig Zimring’s work in organizationally responsive architecture has grabbed the attention of design leaders around the world. Zimring brings his message to K-State Thursday, Oct. 16, for the 5th annual Interior Design Student Symposium.
His presentation, “The Power of Design: Using the Evidence-Based Design Revolution to Increase Health, Safety and Financial Success,” will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the K-State Alumni Center.
A professor of architecture and of psychology at Georgia Tech, Zimring helps designers understand how design of complex building such as courthouses and healthcare facilities can increase the effectiveness, efficiency, health and well-being of occupants. He has developed theories and methods of building evaluation and performed specialized studies of issues such as wayfinding, security and stress.
Zimring has worked with groups such as AT&T, US Dept. of State, US Department of Transportation, Ministry of Education of France, US General Services Administration and California Department of General Services.
A panel discussion will explore topics related to interior design practice from 10 to 11:30 a.m. followed by a buffet lunch. To register, contact Jennifer Rettele-Thomas, director of development for the College of Human Ecology, at 800-432-1578 or jenniferr@found.ksu.edu.
The $15 fee includes lunch. Registration deadline is Oct. 8.The 5th annual symposium is sponsored by K-State’s Interior Design Advisory Board and the Department of Apparel, Textiles and Interior Design.
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