Tag Archives: face-i-tecture

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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Faces of Japan

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Genetics of Design

Have you ever looked at a house and felt it was looking back? Did the windows, doors and threshold resemble a friendly face? Now that I’m attuned to our subconscious bias for faces, I’m on constant lookout for buildings that … Continue reading →

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