Prison Nature (10-03-19)
Moran determined that nature experiences, “real” or via images, have a restorative effect on people in prison, they seem to reduce their mental fatigue.
Moran determined that nature experiences, “real” or via images, have a restorative effect on people in prison, they seem to reduce their mental fatigue.
Pelowski and colleagues studied how gallery lighting influences appraisals and emotional experience of visual art.
Garrett and colleagues investigated links between how close people live to the coast and self-reported mental health.
King and Auschaitrakul evaluated how patterns in the first letters of words in statements influence conclusions drawn; their findings are relevant when brand claims are presented, for example.
Africa, Heerwagen, Loftness, and Balagtas identify ways that biophilic design can support the wellbeing of people and the planet.
What’s it like to live or work in a tall building, one with 30 or more floors?
Research conducted by Felix and Cavazotte confirms that workplace personalization can have psychological benefits.
Stenling and colleagues investigated the effects of climbing stairs on mental performance and mood and their findings generally support design that encourages people to take the stairs.
Schepman and Rodway evaluated meanings attributed to abstract and representational art.
Design can support effective decision-making by providing access to places where people can prepare food and eat comfortably, at workplaces and other similar locations outside the home.