Thinking of Fast Food Affects Non-Food Experiences (02-10-14)
Being reminded of fast food, for example, by seeing related signs/packages or walking by fast food restaurants, affects non-food experiences.
Follow Behavioral Norms
Creating Spaces With Light
Light can replace architecture.
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.
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.
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