Arguments for Biophilic Architecture
Two recent sources review research that details how natural forms and images can enhance human functioning and reduce stress, and make appeals for architecture informed by that research.
Two recent sources review research that details how natural forms and images can enhance human functioning and reduce stress, and make appeals for architecture informed by that research.
Two pilot studies provide interesting insight into how people feel about active and passive antiterrorism measures.
The space syntax community continues to actively research human interaction by studying how people move and behave in buildings, neighborhoods, and cities.
Several trends indicate increased attention to the design of public restrooms.
A list of seven criteria that designers can immediately use to assess and improve playspaces has emerged from research and literature review.
Two studies in Arizona are providing more information about how homeowners appreciate and use their grass or desert residential landscapes.
Restorative experiences are currently a popular field of research. Two recent articles explore the concept of restoration in different contexts.
Nature in and around residential homes can be valued in many ways. Two studies emphasize the value of nature on ameliorating proximity to retail land uses and increasing neighborhood satisfaction.
Many studies have been done on pedestrian motivations, values, and constraints. A recent article concisely summarizes much of the research, and uses it to support a design framework for walkable cities and neighborhoods.
Just as researchers are investigating how neighborhood characteristics affect pedestrian behavior, similar research is investigating how features of the physical environment affect driving behavior.