Visual Fractals in Cities
A case for their use
A case for their use
A useful resource for better understanding a complex topic
The cognitive science research is clear – using natural elements (for example, materials, sounds, light, plants, fresh air, and water) in interior spaces has positive consequences for how people think and behave. What scientists have learned about nature-based experiences can inform design that enhances wellbeing and cognitive performance and encourages worthwhile life experiences.
Nuanced, sophisticated ways to manage light
Taylor and Spehar report that seeing moderately complex fractals reduces stress
Reviews fractals and their role in design, for the mathematically inclined reader
Awareness of the value of designers’ use of visual and audio natural fractal patterns is growing among scientists and informed design clients.
The value of restorative natural settings is well established. Little is known, though, about the potential restorative effect of well-designed urban environments.
Members of the International Association of Empirical Aesthetics met for their biennial congress and presented useful findings.
Neuroscientists trying to explain the popularity of the 500-year-old Ryoanji Temple Rock Garden in Kyoto, a UNESCO world heritage cultural property, have determined that the spaces between the rocks and moss in the garden create a fractal tree shape that is subconsciously pleasing to observers.