Author Archives: Genetics of Design

Looking for a Bundle of Holiday Joy? Pick up the HAPI-course Bundled!

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Genetics of Design

Just in time for the Holidays, we’re offering a package deal on the HAPI Certification course, all 7 classes bundled for $99! What is it? Seven half-hour presentations bridging the arts + sciences, revealing how biology and psychology shape our … Continue reading →

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The Big Reveal: How Adding Art Changes the Office

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Genetics of Design

by Ann Sussman, RA + Abigail C. Sekely In this pilot-study, we looked at how adding biophilic art, which shows scenes of nature, changes how people see and feel about an office space. The study, sponsored by theHapi.org, used state-of-the-art … Continue reading →

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If They Build It, How Will You Feel? Take the HAPI Certification Course to find out!

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Genetics of Design

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the 7-part HAPI Certification Course, open to all, live here and on the AIA website. Based on the book Cognitive Architecture, 2nd ed, the Certification course reviews key findings in psychology and biology … Continue reading →

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How does adding Biophilic Art change an Office? Take part in this biometric study to find out!

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Genetics of Design

The study is out for analysis; we should have results out soon! And thanks to all participants who took part! – – – Biophilia refers to the human need to connect and interact with nature to be at our best. … Continue reading →

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Announcing the HAPI Podcast: Where Design + Humanity Meet!

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Genetics of Design

We’re thrilled to launch the HAPI Podcast as part of the Human Architecture + Planning Institute’s nonprofit mission to improve the design of our built environment through education and research Hosted by Jo Riddle, the HAPI Podcast “brings urban design, … Continue reading →

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How Eye Tracking Reveals What Really Makes Streets Walkable

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Genetics of Design

by Ann Sussman, RA Interested in learning how adding trees and greenery improve the pedestrian experience? Or how it increases the likelihood that people will even consider walking down a suburban street? Then check out the work at the Devens … Continue reading →

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What Happens When You Eye Track Buildings + Bus-Stops? Check out these Talks to find out!

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Genetics of Design

These free webinars took place Thursday, February 15, 2024. And the contents may change how you ‘see’ yourself and our world – bus stops included; These talks explore the power of today’s biometric tools, including eye tracking, to reveal how … Continue reading →

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When asked to draw ‘a House’ people often add – a Tree!

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Genetics of Design

by Ann Sussman + Abigail C. Sekely At the SNEAPA conference in New Haven this fall, we asked more than two dozen planners to draw ‘a house‘. Participants took part in the House Experiment, a study where they are asked … Continue reading →

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Biometrics + Bus Stops: What Eye Tracking + Facial Expression Analysis Reveal

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Genetics of Design

by Abigail C. Sekely + Ann Sussman, RA, theHapi.org How do people look at bus stops? What catches their eye? What makes them happy? In this pilot study prepared for the City of Chelsea with ITDP-US (Institute for Transportation Development … Continue reading →

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Interested in Eye-tracking Architecture? Check out these latest Studies using Biometrics!

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Genetics of Design

How do we look at buildings? Eye-tracking is one of the tools we can use to understand how our brain directs our behavior in the built environment, without our awareness, more than most realize. Check out these talks, presented at … Continue reading →

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