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Research Curtails Creativity
This concern has been posed to me multiple times and, hence, my current attempt at digging deep. Does it? Or, should it? The definition of ‘research’ here pertains to the environmental design field. To have a meaningful discourse on any issue, definitions matter; in this context especially three to begin with – ‘creativity’, ‘creative problem solving’, and ‘innovation’. All three are critical to the health of the architecture/design profession and play a decisive role in the
Dr. Debajyoti Pati
Nov 134 min read


Understanding How the Built Environment Affects Pregnancy-Related Falls
Did you know that nearly one in three pregnant women in the United States experiences a fall each year? That’s a staggering number is comparable to the risk level among older adults. Yet, when we talk about fall prevention, we often overlook pregnancy as a vulnerable life stage that deserves special attention. Most fall-risk assessments in maternity care focus on physical or behavioral factors, not on the spaces women move through every day. From home layouts to bathroom desi
Ellie Nahirafee
Oct 133 min read


Designing for Aging in Place: Rethinking Care for an Aging World
People around the world are living longer than ever before. By 2030, one in five Americans will be over the age of 65 (U.S. Census...
Dr. Saman Jamshidi
Oct 96 min read


What Parents Say About their Home Design to Help Kids Stay Calm
Most people think of a child’s emotional development as something shaped by parenting style or personality. Yet, there’s a quieter...
Dr. Reem Bagais
Sep 285 min read
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