Design Process and Issues

The Signage Foundation shares, at the web address below, a report on the economic value derived from on-premise signs. 

Research Design Connections regularly discusses how aspects of personality, for example extraversion-introversion, influence supportive place design.

People interested in urban design will find Speck’s book useful, even if they do not generally focus on designing to enhance the health of the public or the planet.

Michael Findlay, well known internationally as an art dealer, has written a practical review of the “values” of art.

It generally seems cooler inside Mediterranean courtyards than in the surrounding streets. 

Research recently completed by the Interactive Autism Network and lead by Dr. Paul Law, indicates that nearly half, of children with autism wander – or run- out of their homes, schools, etc., “and more than half of these children go missing.”

Victoria Newhouse has written an intriguing review of acoustics in performance venues, such as concert halls. 

The Center for Health Design has release a new study, available without charge at the web address noted below, which reports that “it is essential to focus on patient safety during the facility pre-design phase, as decisions made during this time affect all key decisions made later in the project.”  

A recent study on an academic campus indicates the value of  using photograhs to conduct research before programming begins.

A recent explanation of déjà vu experiences provides insights for designer interactions with clients.