Seating Before Interviews (02-19-15)
Previous research has linked sitting in expansive postures to particular ways of thinking while still seated in these “poses."
Previous research has linked sitting in expansive postures to particular ways of thinking while still seated in these “poses."
How does having a number of “desirable life experiences” affect assessments of being in more run of the mill destinations?
Data collected by de Dear and his team indicates that primary and secondary school students’ assessments of the temperatures in schools depends on their life experiences.
Hellwig’s research confirms the value of providing space users with moderate levels of control over their experiences in a space.
Sung and colleagues have documented the value of Jane Jacobs' work.
More reasons to design in movement
Appropriate housing supports the wellbeing of the mentally ill
Airports done better.
Place attachment—the important bond people form with an environment—is something that academics think about all the time, but not practitioners. That’s too bad; design efforts informed by research related to place attachment are more successful.
For many years, scientists have been investigating what elements of a space help us restock our levels of mental energy after we’ve depleted them doing knowledge work and other activities that require mental focus.