Conscious Dwelling

Through a transdisciplinary perspective, this book examines the complex urban dimension, in front of increasing density, soil consumption, abandoned places, and the recent pandemic which proved megacities particularly inadequate to provide healthy psychophysical conditions. Assuming bodily and emotional comfort as a reference horizon, it tends to inspire the design research overcoming a paradoxical binary logic that separates public and private, outside and inside, culture and nature, mind and places. The first part of the work explores built spaces and addresses sustainable strategies not only to overcome an ecologic and systemic crisis but also to improve places liveability in our contemporary city. The second part deals with our perception of aesthetic spaces, welcoming the stimuli coming from neuro-aesthetics studies on affordances and atmosphere and encouraging the intersection between interior architecture and design culture and arts. The third part examines relational spaces and how they influence human behaviour, starting from psychological, anthropological, and philosophical perspectives. The book benefits scholars and practitioners interested in interior architecture and design, as well as researchers involved in the relationship between people and places. The new challenge posed by the recent pandemic requires more than ever to rely on consciousness, culture and creativity to increase the intelligence of our surroundings, allowing our sense of belonging and improving our personal and mutual well-being.

We, human beings, are far from being perfect and balanced because we are the products of a long history of evolution and are still evolving. Our imperfections and imbalances include our being guided generally by lack of consciousness alias unconsciousness and sometimes, by the wrong kinds and levels of consciousness. Conscious Management is an endeavour to develop clarity regarding how we can manage and lead ourselves and others at the workplace and also at home not only consciously but with the right kinds of consciousness so that outcome is happiness for all.

Chapters include: What is the New Thought?; Thoughts are Things; The Law of Attraction; Mind Building; The Dweller of the Threshold; Mind and Body; The Mind and its Planes; The Sub-conscious Plane; The Super-Conscious Faculties; The Soul's Question; The Absolute; The Oneness of All; The Immortality of the Soul; The Unfoldment; The Growth of Consciousness; and The Soul's Awakening. The Law of the New Thought (Best Motivational Books for Personal Development (Design Your Life)) by William Walker Atkinson: This book outlines the principles of the New Thought movement, and offers readers practical strategies for tapping into their creative power to achieve their goals. Atkinson's writing is inspirational and motivating, making this book an essential resource for anyone seeking personal growth and development. Key Aspects of the Book "The Law of the New Thought (Best Motivational Books for Personal Development (Design Your Life))": Inspirational: The book is filled with inspiring and motivating messages, encouraging readers to tap into their inner power and creativity. Relevance: The book is as relevant today as it was when it was first published, with its exploration of the power of positive thinking and visualization continuing to resonate with readers. Practical: The book offers readers practical strategies for achieving their goals and designing their lives, providing them with concrete steps they can take to improve themselves and their world. William Walker Atkinson was an American writer and publisher. Born in 1862, he wrote extensively on topics like personal development, self-improvement, and the occult. His work continues to inspire and influence readers today.

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Japanese policymakers describe responses to their rapidly aging population, with sections on health and social care, work and retirement, and social policy, discussing aspects such as financing health care for the elderly, keeping older workers employed, and expansion of formalized in-home services. Of interest to policymakers, professionals, and students in the fields of gerontology, Japanese studies, sociology, public policy, and administration and management. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

"Courtyards presents a survey of courtyards, contemporary design guidelines, and a diverse selection of examples. Readers will acquire a basic understanding of the balance that must exist between garden and building, including practical advice for planting."--BOOK JACKET.

Originally devised as a guide for converting from imperial to metric measurements, 'The Metric Handbook' has since been totally transformed into a major international handbook of planning and design data. The second edition has been completely updated, with most chapters being totally rewritten, to meet the needs of the modern designer. The book contains nearly 50 chapters dealing with all the principal building types from airports, factories and warehouses, offices shops and hospitals, to schools, religious buildings and libraries. For each building type 'The Metric Handbook' gives the basic design requirements and all the principal dimensional data. Several chapters deal with general aspects of building such as materials, lighting, acoustics and tropical design. There are also sections on general design data, including details of human dimensions and space requirements. It is a unique authoritative reference for solving everyday planning problems. In its various editions it has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide, and continues to be a reference work belonging on every design office desk or drawing board.