When the siren blares or a storm batters the windows, grown-ups feel the stress-children feel terror. Most safe-room manuals focus on blast ratings and dead-bolts; this book puts kids' minds first. Architect-turned-child-development-specialist Sylvie Benoit distils two decades of trauma-informed design into a friendly, step-by-step guide that anyone can follow, whether you're converting a basement closet or commissioning a brand-new shelter.
Inside you'll discover
Room recipes for every age - toddler nooks with bubble-panel night-lights, tween hideouts with modular desks, and teen corners that trade ""babyish"" for breathable cool. Sensory magic without the price tag - DIY light-dimming hacks, sound-softening fabrics, and aromatherapy vents that run on pocket change. Anxiety-proof colour and texture maps grounded in neuroscience (and tested by real kids). Claustrophobia busters - sight-line tricks, mirrored depth, and airflow loops that make small rooms feel four times bigger. Quiet tech - low-EMF comms, battery-backup projectors that turn walls into calming starfields, and parental monitoring that respects privacy. Safety that doesn't scream ""panic room"" - concealed reinforcements, rounded hardware, and furniture that doubles as play equipment. Growth-plan blueprints so the space evolves from plush-toy refuge to study pod without demolition dust.
Packed with colour illustrations, purchasing shortcuts, and checklists for permits, ventilation, and ADA compliance, Kid-Calm Safe-Room Design turns a stressful project into a creative family adventure. The result isn't just a bunker-it's a sanctuary kids want to spend time in, and will remember as their ""cozy secret base"" long after the crisis has passed.
By:
Sylvie Benoit Imprint: Telephasic Workshop, Ltd. Hawaii Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 32mm
Weight: 816g ISBN:9781998545148 ISBN 10: 1998545148 Pages: 618 Publication Date:14 July 2025 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
