Monthly Archives: August 2015

No Faces – We’ll Affix That!

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Genetics of Design

How We Add Faces to Blank Places Humans are drawn to faces. Our brains are built to see them. Indeed, more of our brain is engaged in facial recognition than the recognition of any other visual object, says neuroscientist Eric … Continue reading →

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The Primal Vista: Why We Crave Water Views

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Genetics of Design

Every summer, Mark and I reserve one vacation week for a trip to the quaint Cape Cod town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts. No chateau in Chinon, palazzo in Paris or castle in Cardiff, just a few rooms with a view—an ocean view. Like many … Continue reading →

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Why We Love Buildings that Look at Us …

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Genetics of Design

A few months ago, I attended an unusual high school reunion.  It was a special ‘tea’ for the alumnae of a girl’s high school which was getting its first major renovation in more than fifty years—and the grads were invited … Continue reading →

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