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Morgan reviews the research supporting therapeutic uses of nature and discusses several recent projects that have put the resulting scientific findings to good use.
How can we create cities that make us healthy and happy? Researchers are answering that question with unique studies, from how trees affect pregnancy outcomes to the importance of designing cities for young people.
Sharot reviews the focusing illusion, a concept developed by Kahneman, in a way that is useful for designers, particularly those doing research.
People developing environmentally responsible spaces should review Baird’s latest book, Sustainable Building in Practice.
This second part of a two-part article covers behavioral economics and neuroeconomics concepts that can assist designers and planners with stakeholder selection of optimal alternatives, stakeholder acceptance of mitigation measures, understanding large scale proposals, and improving long term decision making. This article was originally published in 2011.
As world cultures come into increased contact, learning how specific national groups differ in their experience of the physical world becomes more urgent.
This book is stunningly comprehensive and should be read by everyone involved with museums, zoos and similar venues.
This book makes a compelling case that people should recognize how nature enhances well-being.
Increasing numbers of themed environments are being built. How does being in a themed space affect visitors?