Strategically placed hydraulophones are one way to get your occupants interacting with your design — and with each other.

Often, architecture can resemble a musical instrument. When designed well, both are beautiful, fun to experience and a treat for the senses. The following is an example that shows how a natural element, like water, can be used to change the behavior of people Read more

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Understanding principles about environmental psychology will help architects to design with greater awareness. The following are ten important questions inspired by some of the major themes that make up the study of environmental psychology.

Although some may look simple at first glance, the questions are really quite complex as you delve into the inner-workings of human perception, cognition and behavior. The more you understand about how occupants interact with their environments, the better your designs will be.

You should keep these questions in your “mental toolbox” as you design: Read more