The Science of Art
Art has a significant effect on how people live their lives, how they think and behave. Science-informed art selection, placement, and labeling can enhance mental and physical wellbeing.
Art has a significant effect on how people live their lives, how they think and behave. Science-informed art selection, placement, and labeling can enhance mental and physical wellbeing.
The role of libraries in societies is evolving so long-standing aspects of their design are being re-considered. Neuroscientists have extensively researched topics relevant to the design of future libraries.
The design and placement of windows influence the comfort, health, and mood of people in a structure. They also signal to us what we can expect to happen in a building and who we’re likely to meet there. Windows are much more than just holes in walls.
Natural elements, mental state, and popularity
Researchers continue to study the consequences of people traveling distracted through spaces because they’re using cell phones.
Trash-related signage design affects trash-sorting behavior.
Using data collected in Brisbane, Australia, Corcoran and colleagues evaluated the effects of neighborhood social conduits on residents’ activities.
An Oslo-based study investigated livability in compact cities.
South and team investigated the effects of greening vacant lots on the self-reported mental health of people living within a quarter mile of the “greened” lots.
How does its setting influence trust in an organization?