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IDSD 4881 - Senior Project I: Sustainable Design Research

Credits: 2

In the first of the three-part senior project sequence, students will develop an understanding of research methodologies and information gathering for application to their senior design project. Emphasis is on the compilation and analysis of research critical to the identification of specific problems using evidence-based design strategies within sociocultural, behavioral, historical, and environmental systems contexts. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have researched, compiled, and analyzed all information relevant to their senior design project and developed preliminary design concepts for the beginning application of research for their commercial project. The students will complete an organized professional reference source that includes a detailed project proposal, programming analysis, and preliminary schematics defending the project proposal.

Prerequisites: IDSD 3845 - Sustainable Hospitality Design , IDSD 3870 - Sustainable Office Design , ID 3715 - Building Information Modeling: Revit  

Notes: (Formerly IDSD 4840 Design Research - Sustainable Design)
The textbook Interior Designer’s Portable Handbook is also used in IDSD 4882.


Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand theories related to the impact of the built environment on human experience, behavior, and performance.
  • Gather and apply human- centered evidence.
  • Analyze and synthesize human perception and behavior patterns to inform design solutions.
  • Demonstrate active listening skills in the context of professional collaboration.
  • Recognize a range of sources for information and research about color.
  • Understand how light and color in the interior environment impact health, safety, and wellbeing.
  • Understand color terminology.
  • Understand appropriate design or specification of products and materials in relation to project criteria and human and environmental wellbeing.
  • Design and specify a broad range of appropriate products, materials, objects, and elements in support of the design intent.
  • Recognize the origins and intent of laws, codes, and standards.
  • Understand standards and guidelines related to sustainability and wellness.
  • Understand sector-specific regulations and guidelines related to construction, products, and materials.
  • Apply federal, state/provincial, and local codes including fire and life safety.
  • Apply barrier-free and accessibility regulations and guidelines.

IDSD 4881 Course Learning Outcome Rubric  

Required Textbooks:
Evidence Based Design: A Process for Research and Writing by DAK Kopec ISBN: 9780132174060

Interior Designer’s Portable Handbook, 3rd Edition - ISBN: 9780071782067
Required Course Materials:

  • Roll of Trash/trace paper (“bum wad”)
  • Digital Camera
  • Drawing media (pens. Pencils, sharpies)
  • Scale
  • Basic drafting equipment and /or AutoCAD/Revit


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