Talk on Thigmotaxis – the Human ‘Wall-Hugging’ trait: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Genetics of Design

Interested in understanding our behavior in the built environment? If you missed the talk, no worries; it’s also available online here:

The topic is Thigmotaxis, discussing how humans are natural ‘Wall-Huggers’ – hardwired to seek out edge-conditions for safety + orientation without conscious awareness or control!

Designers who get this improve design outcomes everywhere; those who don’t – disappoint us all!

This course is AIA certified for 0.5 Learning Units (HSW LUs):

?s, email: contact(at)theHapi.org

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2 Responses to Talk on Thigmotaxis – the Human ‘Wall-Hugging’ trait: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

  1. Genetics of Design says:
    March 10, 2026 at 12:14 pm

    Yes ! apologies; reach out to markusholzl@gmail.com

    He may be able to adjust this; also I believe there will be a recording we can post shortly;

    thanks for note;

    Ann

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  2. Gwen Drury says:
    March 10, 2026 at 11:28 am

    Hi Hapi folks,

    I tried to join this conversation but was blocked by needing to belong to Architects 4 Architects.

    I was very sad (opposite of Hapi). Will there be a recording available?

    Thanks, Gwen Drury

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