Return to Natural? (10-12-11)
Marris has written an interesting introduction to nature conservation.
Marris has written an interesting introduction to nature conservation.
People with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and those that work with them probably won’t be surprised by the findings of a study recently completed by Kramer and Weber.
Leotti and Delgado have unearthed additional evidence that providing choices is a good idea.
Styhre’s recent research was conducted with architects but is relevant to all design professionals.
William H. Whyte’s classic 1979 documentary The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces is now available free online.
Morgan reviews the research supporting therapeutic uses of nature and discusses several recent projects that have put the resulting scientific findings to good use.
Sharot reviews the focusing illusion, a concept developed by Kahneman, in a way that is useful for designers, particularly those doing research.
People developing environmentally responsible spaces should review Baird’s latest book, Sustainable Building in Practice.
This second part of a two-part article covers behavioral economics and neuroeconomics concepts that can assist designers and planners with stakeholder selection of optimal alternatives, stakeholder acceptance of mitigation measures, understanding large scale proposals, and improving long term decision making. This article was originally published in 2011.
As world cultures come into increased contact, learning how specific national groups differ in their experience of the physical world becomes more urgent.