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Ian Sinclair, a Canadian architect, uses material culled from his own professional experience and a review of the literature to make a number of suggestions for “designing environments that inspire nurses to perform at the top of their game.”
The Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer has prepared a comprehensive guide to the use of directional lighting.
Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) recently hosted an insightful presentation on green building.
Schwartz reviews classic psychological studies to detail subtle ways in which how a question is asked influences the answer received.
Removing physical barriers separating pedestrians from automobiles can increase pedestrian safety by making both pedestrians and drivers more alert to potentially dangerous situations.
Scientific research conducted by Steelcase has identified six patterns of work. All six, as well as related design suggestions, are profiled at the web address below.
Wine labels influence the amount of food consumed and perceptions of the wine itself.
The physical environment and employee behavior both influence patron experience in table-service restaurants.