APPLYING “WELL BUILDING STANDARDS” IN INTERIOR DESIGN OF ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS (AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS’ HEADQUARTERS OFFICE AS AN APPLIED MODEL)

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1 Decor Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University.

2 Decor Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University

10.47436/jaars.2023.332752

Abstract

Scope – The administrative buildings affect the health of the individuals who are in them, whether it is a psychological or physical effect.
Methodology – Reviewing a model of applying "WELL Building Standards" system and describing and analyzing the standards and features of this program that were applied through this model.
Purpose – How to benefit from the “WELL Building Standards” program at the American Society of Interior Designers headquarters in the interior design of administrative buildings in Egypt.
Findings – "WELL Building Standards" system provides a thorough approach to addressing the diverse physical and psychological requirements of the occupants in the American Society of Interior Designers headquarters office. It does so by establishing a universal framework for evaluating health within the indoor built environment.
Conclusion – Enhancing the physical and psychological health of the human being is done by improving the quality of indoor environment of the building, and it's necessary to resort the “WELL Building Standards” program and using its standards in the interior design.

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Journal of Arts & Architecture Research Studies
Volume 4, Issue 8 - Serial Number 8
Volume 4 - Issue 8 - December 2023
December 2023
Pages 80-98

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