Mold is Depressing (8-31-07)
Researchers have found that dampness or mold in a home is associated with resident depression.
Enhance Satisfaction/Quality of Life
Vision and Touch Both Influence Aesthetic Evaluation (8-30-07)
Evaluations of both tactile and visual information influence overall aesthetic assessments of attractiveness.
Better Light is Better (8-29-07)
Providing lighting to workers that they perceive as higher quality has a positive association with their workplace experience.
Seeing Music Performed is Important (8-28-07)
Seeing a musical performance influences the experience.
Indoor Air Quality – Not Good (8-24-07)
The Center for the Built Environment (CBE) recently completed a survey of 34,169 occupants of 215 buildings (90% in the US, 10% in Canada and Finland) that indicated that many individuals working in office buildings are unhappy with the thermal comfort or the air quality in these buildings.
We’re Bad at Predicting Emotional Responses (8-27-07)
Human beings do not accurately predict how they will feel emotionally after making a decision.
Using Directional Lighting Effectively (8-22-07)
The Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer has prepared a comprehensive guide to the use of directional lighting.
Work Patterns and Workplace Design (8-14-07)
Scientific research conducted by Steelcase has identified six patterns of work. All six, as well as related design suggestions, are profiled at the web address below.
Factors Influencing Restaurant Experience (8-10-07)
The physical environment and employee behavior both influence patron experience in table-service restaurants.
V’s Capture and Hold Attention (8-09-07)
V shapes capture and hold our attention.
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