Ergonomics, Pain, and Productivity
Evidence has shown that ergonomic interventions can decrease worker discomfort, but can they increase productivity? Are ergonomic guidelines being ignored in schools?
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The Zoo Experience: More than Education
What are the most important benefits sought by zoo visitors? What can surveys and a post-occupancy evalutation reveal about zoo design?
Update: Improving Acoustics
A recent article reviews a number of ways that architects designing school buildings are improving the acoustics in classrooms which are applicable to office and hospital conference rooms and any other environments where proper acoustics can improve experience.
Fully Integrated, Universally Accessible Play Environments: The Next Paradigm Shift, Part II
In this article, we will focus on the final principle of the Play Behavior Framework, the Play Environment Design Criteria.
School and Training Room Design Influences Learning
School and training room environments have a significant influence on student experience. This topic has received a significant amount of attention recently, with several articles and a book exploring how different aspects of the physical environment can enhance learning.
Fully Integrated, Universally Accessible Play Environments: The Next Paradigm Shift
To create a environment for children of all abilities that is fully integrated and universally accessible, then approaching, entering, and using a play area should be a starting point for design—not the end result.
Understanding Park Visitors: Motivation and Satisfaction
Although much is known about park-user demographics, this research investigates visitors by determining their underlying motivations.
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