How are people ensuring their homes remain safe? What impact does interior design have on health? And how are work needs affecting domestic spaces? In this part of the 2019 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the balance between aesthetics and functionality within the home.
Peter Giacalone is the president of security consulting firm Giacalone Associates, which specialises in security and fire-alarm company operations management. A public speaker on security issues, his career has also included time at SafetyCare Inc., Criticom and Napco Security Group.
Oliver Heath is an interior & architectural designer and leading expert in biophilia, which refers to how we can support human wellbeing through an enhanced connection to nature. He is an industry-recognised expert in the field of sustainable architecture and interior design that creates spaces that are better for both people and the planet.
Dr. Harriet Harriss is a reader in Architectural Education at the Royal College of Art. She is a qualified architect and has won various awards for teaching excellence, including a Brookes Teaching Fellowship, a Higher Education Academy Internationalisation Award, a Churchill Fellowship, and two Santander awards.
Lucia Seoane-Pampin is a behavioural analyst at Canvas8, which specialises in behavioural insights and consumer research. Born and raised in Spain, she loves experiencing different cultures and emotional expressions. She studied psychology and communications in Boston and has a master’s in digital & visual media.
