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Eye-tracking Buildings in Lisbon + Boston – out for analysis!

How do we see buildings? This 5-minute online eye-tracking study, helping expand understanding of how we experience the built environment – is now out for analysis. These studies use state-of-the-art software from iMotions.com, accessible on any laptop or desktop computer equipped with a … Continue reading

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Eye-tracking Architecture – in Oslo, Norway – out for analysis!

This study is now out for analysis; we’re looking to have the results and more studies up soon. Interested in understanding how humans experience the world around them? Then take part in theHapi.org‘s eye-tracking studies, all welcome! These studies use … Continue reading

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Spring Workshop in Boston: Designing Humane Places – Sign up Today!

Interested in ‘seeing’ the latest science behind our experience of the built environment? Then come by to this day-long workshop in downtown Boston, Saturday, March 29th, 2025. Open to all, professionals, architects, planners, students and the public. We promise you’ll … Continue reading

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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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