A Good Reason to Cut Sun Glare (01-31-14)
Marzoli, Custodero, and Pagliara have identified an important reason to use shades, etc., to cut indoor glare produced by sunlight.
Follow Behavioral Norms
Light Levels Influence Cooperation and Self Control
Lighting levels influence our thought processes.
Floor Planning for Success
Effective floor plans share certain features.
Benefits of Thinking About Time (12-26-13)
Reminders of the passage of time cause us to think differently.
Neighborhood Design and Resident Life (12-19-13)
The designed and social environments (and the relationships between them) that effect mental and physical wellbeing in neighborhoods and among neighbors are carefully explored by Brower.
Expansive Posture and Cultures
Culture influences effect of expansive postures on perceptions of power.
Designing Integrated and Socially Cohesive Communities (11-26-13)
Urban planners are regularly charged with creating “communities where a diverse group of residents not only live close to one other but also interact freely – in other words, neighborhoods that are both integrated and socially cohesive.”
Negative Consequences of Pleasant Smells (11-25-13)
Adding pleasant scents to environments may not always be a good idea.
Heat and Impulsivity (11-21-13)
When we are exposed to cues that make us think about being warm, we’re more apt to behave impulsively, whether we actually feel warm or not.
Disorder and Self Control (11-19-13)
Chae and Zhu studied the psychological implications of being in disorganized or cluttered places.
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