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Accounting for Neurodiverse Users in the Practice of Interior Design: A Case for User-Friendly Hotels
Moustafa, Aseel
Moustafa, Aseel
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2026-03-02
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In an ever-changing world where people seek new and compelling experiences, hospitality, commerce, and entertainment are joining forces to create extraordinary destinations. People vary between adventure seekers, moderate behavior, and introverted individuals searching for independent, varied experiences and leisure activities without extensive social interaction. The facilities designed and provided for introverted individuals are usually challenging and require an in-depth understanding of their attitudes, needs, expectations, and reactions. This chapter aims to go beyond the traditional constraints in the interior design of mixed-use hotels, where the researcher studies introverted individuals’ behavior as essential knowledge to guide the design process of these unusual hotels. In addition to the literature review, in-depth research was applied using a qualitative approach. Well-selected case studies were analyzed and evaluated considering international standards to give a recommended approach that enhances the interior design environment and reflects the positive impact of applying suitable interior design aspects, as well as a survey study was conducted to investigate the Saudi people’s requirements, preferences, and desires.
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Design and Architecture for Sustainable, Resilient, and User-Friendly Cities and Interiors