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New textured wallpaper is attracting a lot of attention.
There are now more one-person households in the United States than households comprised of married couples with children.
Consumers are very concerned about selecting the “perfect” colors for their homes, while research has further clarified the complex role of color in retail environments.
Researchers designed a hospital waiting area that is associated with more positive assessments of the physical environment, improved mood, enhanced physiological state, and more satisfaction with the environment than the standard waiting room.
A design firm has incorporated concepts from retail environments into hospital settings to improve the patient experience.
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.
Research is still critical to understanding how the environment can help support those with dementia and their families. Recent studies look at several sucessful indoor design interventions and provide outdoor design guidelines.