Using Context
Assessments streamline socializing
Promote Social Behavior/Support Diversity
Urban Design: Positive Repercussions (03-08-19)
Negami and colleagues investigated the psychological repercussions of urban design. Their published study indicates that “the urban environment has great potential to shape residents’ experiences and social interactions, as well as to mitigate social isolation by promoting trust and sociability. The current study examines the effects of urban design interventions, such as colorful crosswalks and greenery, on participants’ mental well-being, sociability and feelings of environmental stewardship. Participants were led on walks of Vancouver’s West End neighborhood, stopping at six sites . .
Understanding Park Use (03-07-19)
Park probed factors linked to park use. He reports that “As the world becomes more urbanized, neighborhood parks are becoming an increasingly important venue where people engage in physical and social activities. Using park-use data collected by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the aim of this study is to account for park use in light of park attributes and neighborhood conditions. . .
Reactions Driving Workplace Experiences
Three factors with key effects on behavior
Co-Working Centers’ Interaction Zones
Designing for interacting and adding value
Activity-Based Working – More Insights
ABW influences worker experiences in meaningful ways
Lively Streets
On-street atmosphere, links to design
ABW: Implications (06-29-18)
Engelen and her colleagues reviewed published research to identify the implications of activity-b
Nature Walks and Mother/Daughter Interactions (11-16-17)
Izenstark and Ebata, studied interactions between mothers and daughters outdoors and reported the
Design in Opportunities for Music (11-13-17)
Research by Payne and his colleagues indicates the value of music in service environments.
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