McMansions: Repercussions (06-12-19)
Bellet studied the implications of building large new homes in neighborhoods.
Bellet studied the implications of building large new homes in neighborhoods.
A research team lead by Legendre found that we process significant amounts of sensory information while asleep, which has implications for the design of a range of spaces, from homes to healthcare facilities.
Homelike spaces and neighborhoods, whether they’re in workplaces, residential areas, or elsewhere, can optimize mental and physical wellbeing as well as professional and financial performance. Why do some places feel homelike and neighborly but not others? Cognitive scientists have thoroughly investigated the answer to that question.
Options to improve society-wide wellbeing
Perrault and team investigated the benefits of gentle rocking.
Using gardens to improve lives
Research by Foraster and her team indicates the value of noise-conscious urban/regional planning and effective sound insulation.
Life at home evolves
Porch commissioned research which reveals differences—and similarities—in European and American opinions about home design.
Adekunle and Nikolopoulou did a post-occupancy evaluation of three-prefabricated timber housing developments.