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Two studies examine how neighborhood and streetscape preferences affect pedestrian behavior. One study investigates how environmental aesthetics and neighborhood design affect walking for exercise, and the other examines visitor path-choice at urban intersections.
While many human choices have limited consequences, landscape preferences influence actions that ultimately help or hinder an area’s ecology. Several recent articles address varied aspects of this complex relationship. This is the first part of a two-part RDC review on the subject and its design implications.
What does it take to create not only a pedestrian-friendly place, but a place that pedestrians are drawn to?
Several articles from a special issue of Built Environment explores "sustainable buildings" and its associated practical consequences.
The presence of complex vocal music, similar to the songs found in everyday settings and on popular radio stations, degrades performance of complex cognitive tasks as significantly as noise of the same volume.
A summary of current knowledge concerning the use of color in workplace environments.
Social and demographic trends in the United States are influencing color preferences in the population.
Researchers at Newcastle General Hospital have determined that lotions containing an essential oil from lemon balm may help reduce agitation and improve quality of life for dementia patients.
Designers creating environments where individuals need to sleep soundly, such as hospital patient rooms or on-call physicians’ rooms, can improve the quality of sleep by scenting them with jasmine.
Information related to safety and possible danger should be presented first on any sign.