Older People and Vision (01-26-11)
Recent research has found that older individuals have a heightened awareness of backgrounds when driving.
Increase Physical Activity
Walking and Assisted Living Facilities (01-06-11)
Lu investigated environmental factors both inside and around assisted living facilities that support walking by older individuals.
Designing for Activity
An unexpected source produces a comprehensive guide to designing spaces that encourage physical activity.
Walkability and Social Capital (12-09-10)
Living in a walkable neighborhood can be good for both your physical and mental health.
Designing for Activity (10-26-10)
As healthcare costs rise, employers and society in general are looking for ways to encourage healthier behavior.
Moving Closer Doesn't Slim (09-23-10)
Moving closer to outdoor recreation sites does not mean that people will become trim.
Walking to School and Student Stress (08-12-10)
Walking to school not only burns off calories, but also helps pupils react less vigorously to stressful situations (such as exams) during the school day.
Office Design Interventions and Behavioral Implications (08-09-10)
In this open source article, Sailer and her colleagues introduce readers to important tenets of space syntax by investigating the influence of several office design interventions on organizational behavior.
Designing for Children: Playgrounds, Schools and Hospitals
What design elements affect playground use? What defines a well-designed primary school? What features do children want in common hospital spaces? Recent studies answer these questions.
Workplace Research: Distraction, Stress Relief and Exercise
Multi-tasking, noise, nature and stair use: factors to consider in workplace design.
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