DSNI 415: Studio: Health + Wellness II
Prerequisite: C or better in DSNI410
Credit Hours: (3) Six hour studio.
A continuation of DSNI410, a comprehensive study of the design process as applied
to commercial environments focused on wellness. Problem solving skills are employed
in the design of wellness and health spaces to accommodate the user's needs.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
Building on DSNI410, students develop problem-solving competencies in designing commercial
interiors with an emphasis on wellness. Students apply schematic design, design development,
and construction drawings in developing interior design solutions that accommodate
physiological, sociological, psychological, and environmental needs for the intended
client. Students explore alternative solutions and develop concepts through various
visualization techniques.
Topics to include:
- Design process (blocking, space planning, ideation drawings, perspectives, digital
boards)
- Space planning
- Codes and Sustainability Standards (emphasis on WELL Building Standards and LEED)
- Wayfinding
- Color
- Lighting
- Construction Drawings and Specifications
- FF&E
- Accessibility and Universal Design
- Application of Evidence-based Design and Theory
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Instructional Strategies to include:
Studio format: Project based
Schematic design and design development for health and wellness project proposed in
DSNI410
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Explore design approaches to a range of health and wellness spaces including live-in
and outpatient healthcare spaces, wellness practice and retail spaces, and health
services settings.
- Apply theories and evidence related to the impact of the built environment on human
experience, behavior, and performance.
- Explore the relationship between the designed environment and human experience, wellbeing,
behavior, and performance to inform design solutions.
- Execute the design process of pre-design, schematic design, and design development
with the ability to explore and iterate multiple ideas.
- Create complete orthographic drawings and plans to reflect the human relationship
to the built environment in the context of sustainability, health, and wellness through
research-informed design solutions.
- Apply construction details, building codes, lighting, and mechanical systems to research-informed
design solutions.
- Apply human factor considerations (i.e., circulation and flow, egress, wayfinding,
zones, standard measurements, ergonomics, spatial relationships, tasks, etc.) to research-informed
interior design solutions.
- Apply federal, state/provincial, and local codes including occupancy group and load
calculations, movement, travel distance, means of egress, barrier-free, and accessibility
regulations and guidelines to research-informed interior design solutions
- Apply human wellbeing health, and safety regulations and guidelines and environmental
impact considerations (e.g. acoustics, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, waste
management strategies, impact of the selection and application of products and systems)
in research-informed interior design solutions
- Apply light, color, finished, materials, furnishings, and objects to work together
to support the design intent and purpose with justification in creative and effective
design solutions
- Specify, with appropriate rationale, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, furnishings,
and accessories appropriate to the interior typology, use, and purpose
- Produce visual and verbal presentations to communicate interior design solutions using
data and research
In addition to the learning outcomes stated above, Interior Design studios will comply
with the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) learning outcome standards
pertaining to “Design Process,” “Communication,” “Collaboration,” “Human-Centered
Design,” “Building Systems and Human Wellbeing,” “Construction,” “Products and Materials,”
and “Regulations and Guidelines.” The map of those standards as they relate to the
above listed may be furnished upon request.
Assessment Measures
This is a studio-based class. Assessment will include the following:
Drafts for all sections of Programming document
Final Programming document
Projects
Pin-ups of Iterative work for Projects (checkpoints)
Other Course Information
None.
Review and Approval
March 14, 2024