Soundproofing Spaces (03-12-19)
Researchers at Boston University have developed a new system for soundproofing spaces.
Researchers at Boston University have developed a new system for soundproofing spaces.
Negami and colleagues investigated the psychological repercussions of urban design.
McPhetres has identified another benefit of feeling awed, after inducing awe by showing study participants scenes from the natural world (for instance, of the aurora borealis).
Research conducted by Choi and team confirms that experiencing cooler light is energizing.
New ways of living are prompting fresh design options - and research by cognitive scientists can bolster them all. Workplaces are supporting activity-based work and co-working. Opportunities to be active, at Earth-friendly spaces, are increasingly important. Libraries, schools, and palliative care facilities have new missions. Even “selfies” have design implications.
Research by Soiland and Hansen again indicates that multiple factors influence how spaces are used.
Supporting positive experiences
Pairing bright/dim and warm/cool
Multiple factors relevant
Scaling and contrast investigated