A burgeoning interest in the intersection of neuroscience and architecture promises to offer
biologically inspired insights into the design of spaces. The goal of such interdisciplinary …

People in developed countries spend over 90% of their time in built environments. Yet, we
know little about its pervasive and often hidden effects on our mental state and our brain …

Traditional Chinese villages are a successful example of active adaptation and effective use
and protection of the environment. Traditional Chinese settlement landscapes form under …

People spend considerable time within built environments. In this study, we tested two
hypotheses about the relationship between people and built environments. First, aesthetic …

In recent years, the notion of intelligent buildings (IBs) has become increasingly popular due
to their potentials for deploying design initiatives and emerging technologies towards …

There is a strong case today for a specific focus on mental public health and its relation to
social and physical environments. From a public health perspective, we now appreciate the …

Research indicates that staff wellbeing, productivity and satisfaction are linked with a
hospital's physical environment, in particular the aspects that are determined during early …

Fengshui principles frequently play a vital role in the design of architecture and interior
spaces, especially in China and other Asian countries. However, there is still much …

Trees provide cooling benefits through shading and evapotranspiration; they are regarded
as an important measure in heat-resilient urban planning and policies. Knowing where to …

As the world population continues to grow and as global urbanization continues to unfold,
our ecosystems and landscapes will be increasingly domesticated and designed …