Enviromental Psychology for Design Hardcover - 2006

DAK Kopec has a Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology with a concentration in Perception and Design, an M.S. in Community Psychology, B.S. in Community Health, and studied the principles and design practices of Feng Shui in China. Dr. Kopec is also certified by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC), the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), and the International Feng Shui Guild (IFSG).
In addition to being an Associate Professor of Design at the NewSchool of Architecture and Design, and regular instructor at the Design Institute of San Diego, Dr. Kopec is an independent consultant, and author.
He consults on issues of environmental health, environmental design, cultural diversity, and leadership development. In addition to software technology firms, the biotech industry, and many hospitals throughout California, Dr. Kopec has provided services for prestigious home and garden clubs, such as the San Diego Chameleon Society, the annual San Diego Home and Garden Exposition, and the annual leadership retreat for the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
Dr. Kopec is the author of the first textbook on environmental psychology specifically for the design professional, 'Environmental Psychology for Design', published by Fairchild Books, and he has also authored a monograph, 'Cultural Diversity in The Long Term Care Setting' published by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).