How can an evolutionary perspective help us understand environmental perception and human behaviour?
The theory of evolution is that any organism responds to the environment it inhabits by becoming more and more efficient over generations...
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May 29, 20238 min read
Integrating insights from Psychology into Design: Three facets of Design Research in Architecture.
Christopher Frayling’s three facets of Design Research include Research into, through, and for Design. They represent different approaches..
Mar 25, 20236 min read
Prospect-Refuge Theory
The prospect and refuge theory proposes that humans are naturally drawn to spaces that give them opportunities to respond to their needs....
Jul 23, 20228 min read
Book Review: Applying Psychology To the Environment
Applying Psychology To the Environment was originally published in 1998 by Hodder & Stoughton as part of a larger series of books.....
Mar 18, 20224 min read
Inter, Multi, Cross, Trans, & Intra-disciplinary: What is the difference and why is it important?
In previous articles I discuss Environmental Psychology as an “interdisciplinary” field due to its span across various disciplines....
Feb 26, 20223 min read
History of Environmental Psychology: A brief overview
Environmental Psychology is a relatively young field, only established formally in the early 1960s (Canter & Craik, 1981). As a result,...
Nov 30, 202112 min read
Why are there so many terms that describe the study of human-environment relationships?
“Environmental Psychology”, “NeuroArchitecture”, “Environmental Design Research” are some terms used to describe human-environment relations
Jun 26, 20216 min read
Academic Programmes in Environmental Psychology and adjacent study areas.
In the past few years, I have had a number of discussions with designers and design students who were interested in learning more about...
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