All interior environments are affected by a number of chemical and physical based features beyond the typical subjects of colour and patterns, and if you have ever felt too cold in a room or sleepy during a meeting, you will have a personal experience of these. Of course one person's 'too cold' is another person's 'perfect', so how do we know what good design is which supports occupant wellbeing? 

Some issues have been considered over recent years and there are some avarages that indicate good practice and only some small tailoring is required to harmonise with each project, but others perhaps due to the lack of visibility in the case of issues such as ai velocity or fine air particles and material off-gassing, have less awareness by occupants and we rely purely on current research. 

Physical issues impact our health, in cases, their effect is immediately perceived in removing comfort and being unsupportive in achieving wellbeing. This mini-course explores the role of indoor air quality in occupants wellbeing.

What to expect in this mini course

  • PART 1 - PHILOSOPHY AND OUTPUTS OF WELLBEING

    The first part includes an exploration of wellbeing, which elements of a human does it engage with, how we achieve it and its links to interior spaces.

  • PART 2 - DESIGN IN PRACTICE

    This part helps designers to know the specific design decisions to look out for when designing for wellbeing. The focus is on issues such as air quality, including thermal comfort, air toxicity issues, air velocity and ventilation.

  • INTO PRACTICE

    Each lesson concludes with a practical exercise designed to be applied in a project, whether one you are currently working on or have recently completed, enhancing the application of the learned concepts and skills.

  • EXAM & CERTIFICATE

    At the end of the course you will find an exam. If you wish to receive a Certificate of Completion the Final Exam needs to be passed. This is graded and has a 75% pass rate requirement. Good Luck!

Course curriculum

  • 1

    WELCOME

    • Welcome Message

    • Grigoriou Education Global Community!

    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • 2

    PART 1 - PHILOSOPHY: Prerequisites and Outputs of Wellbeing

    • Lesson Plan & Guidance

    • Mindfulness exercise

    • Lesson 1 - Wellbeing & Comfort

    • Lesson 2 - Beauty & Harmony
  • 3

    PART 4 - DESIGN IN PRACTICE: Physical Issues affecting Wellbeing

    • Lesson 22 - Indoor Atmosphere & Thermal Comfort

    • Lesson 23 - Thermal Comfort Design & System Considerations

    • Lesson 24 - Ventilation & Humidity

    • Lesson 25 - Air Quality
  • 4

    Exam

    • Design for Wellbeing Assessment

    • Share your achievement!

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Understand how to achieve wellbeing and its links to Interior Design.

  • Understand what are the physical issues that affect wellbeing and specific design decisions to look out for when designing for wellbeing.

  • Inform and direct project and design decisions for occupants wellbeing.

Instructor(s)

Design and Sustainability Expert

Elina Grigoriou

Elina is a London-based interior designer, sustainability specialist and wellbeing expert helping clients become the best they can be and get the most from their people and places. A powerhouse of inspiration and innovation, Elina has been leading and shaping the commercial interior design sector for the past two decades – creating spaces that unlock social and environmental value, make a meaningful impact on peoples’ lives and enhance clients’ financial bottom line. Working at the heart of the latest industry developments, Elina regularly partners with national and global institutions to raise awareness of designing for sustainability and wellbeing and to drive best practise within the built environment. She was instrumental in developing and establishing the RICS SKA Rating system and is currently Chair of the SKA Technical Committee and Technical Advisor to the RICS. In recognition of her commitment to promoting sustainability within the property sector, she was awarded Honorary Membership to the RICS in 2017. Elina has contributed to numerous industry guides and in 2019, her book Wellbeing in Interiors was published by RIBA which has had a visible impact in shaping practise and inspiring others. She was voted one of the Top 50 Rising Stars of Sustainability by Building magazine and is regularly invited to offer expert opinion and speak at public events.

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