Designing for Sound (10-10-12)
Victoria Newhouse has written an intriguing review of acoustics in performance venues, such as concert halls.
Victoria Newhouse has written an intriguing review of acoustics in performance venues, such as concert halls.
Trying to design to make healthy eating more likely?
Introverts, spaces, and sensory processing—what's the link?
A number of recent studies have highlighted the negative health implications of experiencing unwanted sound (also known as noise).
Researchers at the University of Granada have used neural networks to develop a software tool to predict noise levels in streets.
Ravi Mehta, Rui Zhu, and Amar Cheema investigated noise levels in retail environments and their repercussions for shopper behavior.
Krause’s investigation of animal sounds in natural environments (biophony) will intrigue designers creating restorative places.
The projects in this book are a rich sensory mélange and reflect the range of design options now available to innovatively incorporate light, color, and sound into user experience.
Research continues to probe the environments in which workers perform best and thrive psychologically. Two new studies look at aspects of open offices.
Appropriate school design has a significant influence on learning and the satisfaction of teachers and students with educational environments.