Spaces that Heal

Overall, designing spaces that can promote healing requires a holistic approach that considers the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients. By incorporating elements such as natural light, views of nature, color and materials, good acoustics, and access to nature, architects can create spaces that are not only functional but also promote healing and well-being.

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How Does the Physical Environment Affect Our Brain?

The physical environment plays a significant role in shaping our brain and cognitive functioning. By designing spaces that are comfortable, calming, and stimulating, we can create environments that promote optimal brain functioning and improve cognitive performance.

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What Type of Classroom Works for Autistic Children?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the needs of autistic children can vary widely depending on the individual. However, there are some general principles that educators and parents can use to create an environment that is more conducive to learning and growth for children on the autism spectrum.

Some key considerations for creating a classroom that works for autistic children include…

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Common Spaces that Spark Creativity

Your brain is the command central of all you think, feel, and do. Understanding electrical waves in the brain can provide information about one’s mental state and functioning and can help encode the reason why creativity sparks in different spaces. For each of these places, the spatial qualities affect the senses and the brain…..The beach, the park, your favorite coffee shop, your bedroom….

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How Spatial Ambiguity Promotes Creativity

Do you often think about your best ideas, and where you are most creative?

Think about where you’re inspired to write, where good ideas arise, or where you have the urge to create music, draw, or dance. Is it a place where you do your creative work?

Whether it's the beach, your favorite cafe, the park, the gym, on the road, at the store, at your home, or even in the shower - The ambiance of a space influences our thought model- how we feel, think, and act.

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Finding Neurological Nourishment in Design

What is Biophilia?

The term biophilia was coined by Edward O. Wilson to describe the inclination and need of humans to affiliate with natural systems (Wilson 1984). Biophilic Design then is an approach that aims to connect people with nature through our built physical environment, recognizing and utilizing the benefits of nature on health - using natural elements…

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