Category Archives: faces

How Faces Make Places – Scotland

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Genetics of Design

Our forthcoming book, Face-i-tecture, How Faces Make Places, shows the power of face-like facades to win us over—worldwide. Up first, a trip to the Scottish Highlands, a cool, wet destination, where finding shelter becomes important after a day-long hike. Far … Continue reading →

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Architecture that grabs us? It’s on the supermarket shelf!

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Genetics of Design

It’s fascinating to see how billion-dollar retailers seriously consider client feelings in the built environment – including ones not widely acknowledged, like the power of car-free streets and old architecture to make people feel safe and happy – to drive sales of things that have nothing to do with buildings at all. Continue reading →

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