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Hillier’s classic, 1996 introduction to the concepts of space syntax, Space is the Machine, has been enhanced and reissued electronically by Space Syntax Limited.
How can Maslow’s self-actualization theory help in the design of homeless shelters?
Architecture can encourage group innovation, but it does not dictate innovative thoughts. Allen and Henn detail the relationship between organizational factors, space, and innovation.
Schools function best when their physical environment reflects their organizational culture, as it is defined by teachers and pupils.
A mounting body of healthcare design research demonstrates that crowding, privacy, noise, and windows affording daylight and views can have a substantial impact on patient recovery and safety. Though such research demonstrates promising advances, it can overlook design’s impact on patients’ psychosocial needs.
Mentally fatigued individuals have different preferences for relaxation.
Open-plan workplaces are not popular with the people who use them, but thoughtful design can help.
Several recent articles have addressed the relationship between home-based work and the experience of being home.
Urban places can sometimes be noisy, dirty, or unpleasant, but what makes them annoying?
Hands, heads and feet help sense temperature, so they should be considered when installing heating or cooling.