place science

Williams and teammates studied how things heard influence perceptions of what’s seen.

Srna, Barasch, and Small researched the implications of viewing objects that signal the status of owners; their findings have broad implications for the design of both spaces and the objects in them. 

The Center for Health Design is making an interactive diagram available that can be used to develop behavioral and mental health environments. 

Colenberg and Tuuli thoroughly investigated how workplace design can support worker health.

Jia, Wan, and Zheng studied how the way product ratings are presented influences product preferences; it is likely that their findings can be applied more broadly. 

Litleskare and Calogiuri looked at the implications of experiencing immersive virtual nature (IVN) during different seasons of the year.

Johnson and Jabbari link the overt presence of school security systems to lower academic performance. 

Chambers’ study indicates how evolving use of technology can influence sensory experiences. 

New research confirms the effects of physical experiences on how we think and behave and indicates the potential repercussions of conditions enabled by the world around us. 

Research by Ustun and colleagues boosts our understanding of human sensory systems.