That people find curved contours and lines more pleasurable than straight ones is a
recurrent observation in the aesthetic literature. Although such observation has been tested …

Evidence points to a higher prevalence of anxiety disorders and PTSD in urban
environments. Current research is focused on the role of neighbourhood factors in …

This chapter discusses various modalities of the body and their tractable interplay with
mental processes. It addresses a few broad questions: What versions of mind–body …

Photographs and charitable appeals are frequently used to increase engagement in online
fundraising projects. In this research, we investigated the interaction effect between the …

Can curvature drive preference, perceived familiarity, complexity, stability and
approachability for architectural façades? In this study, we generated four versions of the …

Preference for curved over sharp-angled contours is a well-known effect. However, it was
quite unexplored during the 20th century and only a few sporadic studies dealt with it …

Plants produce dangerous chemical and physical defenses that have shaped the physiology
and behavior of the herbivorous predators that feed on them. Here we explore the impact …

One of the key psychological barriers to consumer innovation adoption is the perceived
learning costs associated with new products. This study proposes a novel product design …

Mind and body form an inseparable system. A full analysis of social cognition cannot afford
to ignore bodily processes. Highlighting this theme, our chapter leverages the broad …

The review firstly explores the relationship between mental health and urban design,
pursuing the role of urban design in both health promotion and illness prevention against …