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Five space-in-use certainties have big effects on responses to design. Design-relevant neuroscience research on each needs to be top-of-mind as design alternatives are developed and evaluated.
Neuroscience research indicates that social factors, such as culture(s) and languages spoken, make some design outcomes much more likely than others. Culture(s) and languages also influence design-related expectations and experiences.
Neuroscientists have determined why some places feel homey and others don’t as well as when, where, and why homelike spaces should be developed. These lessons from neuroscience are relevant when homes, workplaces, hotels, and an assortment of other locations are being designed.
When we don’t have access to private spaces when we need them we’re stressed—and as our stress levels build our moods deteriorate; our wellbeing, quality-of-life, and professional performance fall; and we become unpleasant companions. Neuroscience sheds light on winning private experiences.
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A place where you feel nostalgic can be a place that’s good for your mental performance and for your soul.
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It’s great when there’re resources (time, money, and otherwise) to thoroughly deal with all of the sensory issues that might arise in a workplace—but that’s often not the case. Neuroscience research can guide you to highest priority actions.
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Pang reminds us of the important ways that our brains help us understand the physical conditions around us, doing the heavy lifting that keeps us functional and, from time to time, even happy.
Gheller and colleagues evaluated how various soundscapes influence learning.
A study conducted at the Mayo Clinic confirms the benefits of workstations that support standing, walking, or cycling while working.