Tag Archives: Neuroscience

Take Part in updated Eye-Tracking Building Studies Here – now!

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Genetics of Design

And get paid! All participants completing these 4-minute biometric studies can receive a $5 Amazon gift card. Here are links: Building Study–#6: https://my.imotions.com/collect/v148/#s/c7c7e13d-cb62-4361-bd63-4ab0426ccdaa?iMotionsLocale=en-US Building Study-#5: https://my.imotions.com/collect/v109/#s/7ce0d33b-c461-421e-973f-c4654307e88a?iMotionsLocale=en-US To receive the gift card, email: abigail(at)theHapi.org, with a screen shot of the final … Continue reading →

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‘Built Beautiful,’ the Movie on Architecture + Neuroscience Streaming Live at Boston Architectural College on Dec. 7, 2020

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Genetics of Design

Built Beautiful – Trailer from Mariel Rodriguez-McGill on Vimeo. The Boston Architectural College (BAC) announced it will screen this new documentary which bridges the arts + sciences on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7 PM EST. All are invited to … Continue reading →

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Do the ‘Fish Experiment’ to ‘See’ What We’re Built to See

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Genetics of Design

Did you ever wonder about the strange way humans take in the world? Like the animals we are, of course! A quick way to see this is with the ‘Fish Experiment.’ Look at the images below and note where your … Continue reading →

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O-x-y-t-o-c-i-n: The 8-letter Word Every Architect Should Know

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Genetics of Design

What are attributes of great design? It draws the eye. And you delight in taking it in—no matter your age, background or the times you live in. The buildings wordlessly beckon. But how? Turns out to understand why great buildings … Continue reading →

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Following Fractals

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Genetics of Design

“God is in the details.” – Ludwig Mies van der Rohe As New England emerged from a record-breaking snowy winter, I watched trees blossom overnight into intricate patterns against a blue sky. Without thinking, I grabbed my iPhone and pointed … Continue reading →

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