* Why Study Privacy? * The Concept of Privacy and Its Role in our Lives * Characteristics of the Physical Environment that Promote Privacy * Privacy Needs for Residential Interior Design * Privacy Needs in Work Environments * Privacy Needs in Healthcare Environments * Privacy Needs in Hospitality Design * Age-Specific Considerations for Privacy * A Model for Designing for Privacy TEXT FEATURES * Design features that can enhance privacy are highlighted within chapters * Extensive bibliography demonstrates a strong research base and allows for greater in-depth study of specific issues * Links between topics discussed in different chapters are highlighted within the text * Illustrations of award-winning projects by the author's students serve as inspiration and models for projects by readers * End-of-chapter activities show relevance of design decisions to privacy needs and encourage students to practice problem-solving