Culture, Religious Outlook and Perception
Not all cultures see the physical environment in the same way, and that holds for those with different religious beliefs. Some of these differences may be linked to neural function.
Not all cultures see the physical environment in the same way, and that holds for those with different religious beliefs. Some of these differences may be linked to neural function.
The language you speak influences how you experience the world that surrounds you.
Environmental psychologists have known for some time that the national culture that people experience in the early years of their lives has a profound influence on how they interact with places that they encounter throughout their lives.
Gibson and McDaniel have studied organizational behavior using a cross-cultural perspective.
How we shop and buy is changing. This has significant implications for the design of retail spaces.
People living in the rainforest perfer savanna images—just like everyone else.
Not all languages describe or discuss the physical environment in the same way.
Ann Devlin comprehensively reviews Americans’ relationships with the structures they build in What Americans Build and Why.
Researchers from Israel have added to the literature indicating that there are cross-cultural consistencies in odors assessed as pleasant.
Designers have recognized the significant influences of national culture on place/object experience, and have begun to focus on customizing place/object offerings accordingly.