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How can an evolutionary perspective help us understand environmental perception and human behaviour?
The theory of evolution is that any organism responds to the environment it inhabits by becoming more and more efficient over generations...
Jun 30, 20238 min read
Integrating insights from Psychology into Design: Three facets of Design Research in Architecture.
Christopher Frayling’s three facets of Design Research include Research into, through, and for Design. They represent different approaches..
May 30, 20238 min read
Prospect-Refuge Theory
The prospect and refuge theory proposes that humans are naturally drawn to spaces that give them opportunities to respond to their needs....
Mar 25, 20237 min read
Biophilia Hypothesis: The basis of Biophilic Design
Biophilic design has its roots in the late 20th century, when research on human-environment relationships flourished. Extensive studies...
Jan 22, 20239 min read
Evidence-based Practice: From research to design implementation
Evidence-based Design (EBD) is the process of basing decisions about the built environment on credible research to achieve the best possi...
Sep 25, 20226 min read
Book Review: Applying Psychology To the Environment
Applying Psychology To the Environment was originally published in 1998 by Hodder & Stoughton as part of a larger series of books.....
Jul 24, 20228 min read
Research in Context: The Fundamental-Applied Continuum.
In previous articles, the interface between academia and practice has been mentioned as Environmental Psychology is discussed in each...
Jun 26, 20223 min read
History of Environmental Psychology: A brief overview
Environmental Psychology is a relatively young field, only established formally in the early 1960s (Canter & Craik, 1981). As a result,...
Feb 26, 20223 min read
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