Scholarly journals contain peer-reviewed articles sharing original research by experts in their field. These research studies can include but are not limited to empirical or case studies and utilize qualitative or quantitative methods. Here are some examples of scholarly journals relevant to interior design research.
Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities by 
Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals by 
Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities by Trade Publications are periodicals written by and for practitioners. You will find descriptions of projects and other useful information you can use to develop your designs. The articles in trade publications are not peer reviewed and may not contain rigorous research methods.
White papers are reports providing authoritative information on a topic. They are designed to help readers understand a topic or set of issues quickly. They can be persuasive in nature and can lead readers to decisions, solutions, and even products or services. Companies may call these "resources" on their websites. They are extremely useful sources of information for interior design professionals.
Unlike journal articles, books:
You may only need to read one chapter of a scholarly book! Find relevant information quickly by reviewing chapter titles or checking the index (back of the book).
While digital collections have brought about many advancements in information, they have also changed where we search and find information, and the art of walking through the stacks of books is being lost. While that walking can be a nod toward nostalgia, it also serves a legitimate and important role in the research process.
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