July 21, 2016
Full Circle: Revitalising the Atlanta Beltline
…began to unfold in 2001, legislation and tax bonds for investment were passed and $400 million in private sector support has been raised to help activate the transformation of the…
July 21, 2016
…began to unfold in 2001, legislation and tax bonds for investment were passed and $400 million in private sector support has been raised to help activate the transformation of the…
June 7, 2016
…Famous examples include the gardens at the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto, Japan, and Frederick Law Olmsted’s Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York. Both examples employ curving pathways, rolling hills,…
May 22, 2016
…at Art Basel in Switzerland for $5,000 apiece. The $4.5 million restoration project also got a boost from individual donations and the Chicago Community Loan Fund. When the Stony Island…
May 21, 2016
…– recycling has been around for decades,” said Ben. “But we can go further and create a net positive impact in our communities.” In Bureo’s case, this translated to a…
April 4, 2016
…Colour choice can evoke mood, communicate subtle messages – even boost productivity. Where warm colours excite and cooler hues are calming, neutrals can provide a canvas for either, giving…
March 18, 2016
…Design was positively linked to customer’s dwell time and price acceptance due to its restorative quality9.Visiting urban commercial areas can be stressful and attentionally draining for many, however, elements of…
March 9, 2016
…encourage groundwater recharge, while improving our access to nature for reflection or learning. At the building scale, the combination of an ornamental scupper with rainchain and French drain can serve…
February 17, 2016
…inspired and challenged architects, urban designers and product designers to look to Nature for beautiful models of resource efficiency. It also called for them to move beyond sustainability, which Pawlyn…
January 21, 2016
…are required to remain attentive during different tasks and activities throughout the day. However, working under pressure, or for a vast period of time can increase stress and anxiety levels,…
December 23, 2015
…& J. Tooby (Eds.), The Adapted Mind: Evolutionary Psychology and the Generation of Culture (555-579). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. 4Human Spaces: The global impact of Biophilic Design in…