Hamilton (Center for Health Systems & Design, and architecture, Texas A&M U.) and Watkins (chairman and founding principal, WHR Architects, Houston) have written a guide for architects and those in related professions that details how to create better, more effective designs by using an approach based on evidence and outcomes rather than intuition and anecdotal information. Generally, evidence-based design provides architects with the information they need to optimize design decisions through a process of gathering, evaluating, and applying the best and most current information available from research and practice. The book will interest not only architects, but also interior designers, facility managers, and others. It is clearly written and contains numerous photographs. Annotation 2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)