Re-Shaping Our World (10-06-14)
Ackerman has written a thoughtful book about how humans are changing our world on a macro-scale.
Ackerman has written a thoughtful book about how humans are changing our world on a macro-scale.
Natural sounds effectively support recovery from stressful events, making them good choices for the soundscapes of workplaces and other spaces where users will inevitably experience tension—particularly if it’s difficult to incorporate stress-reducing images into these environments.
Gjersoe and her team have learned that our national culture influences how we respond to objects.
Ceilings and floors have an important influence on the psychological experience of being in a space, although space users do not often focus on these horizontal planes. How can these surfaces can be used to promote desired experiences?
Researchers have learned a lot about creating functional soundscapes, ones that make it more likely we’ll think and act in certain ways. Our ears are always working. What should they be hearing?
Aesthetics for the 21st century
Scents are powerful
Tactile experiences drive perceptions
What shade of white is the best choice for the project you’re working on?
Humans are indeed affected by low frequency sounds, according to an article published in Royal Society Open Science.