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Designing streets for pedestrians requires consideration of a basic concern—safety. Yet, many safety installations, such as raised islands, installed sidewalks, and pedestrian overpasses can be expensive to design and install. Can lower-cost interventions be effective?
Researchers found that the smell of peppermint improved performance and the speed at which tedious clerical tasks were accomplished.
The Mayo Clinic, in a study that monitored nighttime noise at one of its own hospitals, has determined that the sound levels experienced by patients can approach those of people using chain saws.
Why go to the mall? Two articles examine shopper motivation and how shoppers' mall memories and preferences affect shopping behavior.
The 2004 conference of the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 2-6, 2004.
I find it hard to believe that this issue marks the beginning of our third year.
Although its focus is on industrial design, Where Stuff Comes From is a useful introduction to the real-world practice of design professionals.
A recent article provided some tips for designers creating spaces to be used by autistic children.
Daylighting has become a less important source of interior lighting, but concerns about energy consumption are causing a resurgence.
Design Psychology makes use of the emotional factor in people’s responses to the environment. In fact, design psychology is unique in its recognition of the critical role emotion plays in the way people react to their physical surroundings.