Kids’ Vision and Time Outdoors (11-03-11)
Another benefit to children of being outdoors has been identified – that time outside seems to improve their vision.
Another benefit to children of being outdoors has been identified – that time outside seems to improve their vision.
Riggs reports on research recently completed by the National Association of Home Builders related to the probable form of American homes in the year 2015.
Changes in dwelling type affect wellbeing through, for example, increased control, privacy and sociability.
Badger reviews research related to the planning of suburban communities, and shares that information with readers outside the design world.
Frances (Ming) Kuo and Andrea Faber Taylor at the University of Illinois continue their research on the beneficial effects of time in nature for children with ADD and ADHD.
Researchers noted long ago that men and women differ in ways that they prefer to personalize their environments.
Recent research indicates that brief, brisk (but not running) walks can enhance our ability to remember things.
Biomimicry is becoming an important design strategy.
Seating options provided make it more likely that people will sit with good or bad posture, and recent research indicates that posture is particularly important in healthcare settings.
A current exhibit at the Museum of Design Atlanta, "Water Dream: The Art of the Bathroom” (June 26-September 24) is of interest to designers.