Objects and Meanings (4-28-08)
Objects have symbolic meanings - and social scientists have been talking about objects and their meanings for a long time.
Objects have symbolic meanings - and social scientists have been talking about objects and their meanings for a long time.
The demand for cohousing in the United States is increasing, according to recent research conducted by Dr. Jo Williams at University College London.
Researcher Byoung-Suk Kweon from the University of Michigan has investigated why children do, or do not, walk or bike to school.
Night-time exposure to noise increases our blood pressure, even if it does not wake us up.
Kelly and Hosking used a case study of a seaside Australian town to explore the relationship between owners of second-homes and the communities in which those second homes are located.
Homeowners can be guided toward making their homes more environmentally responsible (“greener”).
Designers are often asked to create spaces or products to store excess possessions, but instead of creating storage space, it often would be more appropriate to reduce the amount of material being stored.
Green home purchasers are very satisfied with their new green homes.
This study is a pioneering effort to understand the relationships between poor quality housing and psychological distress.
More McMansions are being built in established city neighborhoods.