Essays about: "Architectural research"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 283 essays containing the words Architectural research.

  1. 1. Testing a contemplative landscape method to design a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for the Mellanorrlands Hospice

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Anna Artemeva; [2024]
    Keywords : Therapeutic garden; contemplation; stress reduction; palliative care; hospice centre;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the effectiveness of the Contemplative Landscape Method (CLM) in designing a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for Mellanorrlands Hospice, aimed at improving the well-being of palliative care patients. With the increasing importance of palliative care due to an ageing population and the growing demand for hospice services, this study addresses the pressing need for therapeutic landscapes that make a positive contribution to the emotional and psychological health of patients and staff. READ MORE

  3. 2. Incorporating Environmental Psychology in Architectural Design Processes : creation of a Translation Tool based on Affordances

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : My Gutke Lunsjö; [2024]
    Keywords : Environmental Psychology; Architectural Design; Tool Development; Affordances; Research Implementation; Applied Research;

    Abstract : Considering the enormous investment society makes in developing and shaping the built environment, and the huge impacts that buildings have on people’s health and well-being, there is an urgent need to better understand how to design buildings for human welfare. In the realm of architectural practice, designers are increasingly met with demands to present evidence of how their designs perform from a user perspective. READ MORE

  4. 3. Oaserna : ett gestaltningsförslag för Östra kyrkogårdens minneslund och dess närmaste omgivning i Malmö

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Linnéa Alverbrink; [2024]
    Keywords : Sigurd Lewerentz; Östra kyrkogården; urbana kyrkogårdar; multifunktionella kyrkogårdar; multikulturella kyrkogårdar; kyrkogårdsdesign; urbana grönytor; rekreation; kontemplation; meditation;

    Abstract : Under de senaste decennierna har trycket på de urbana grönområdena ökat till följd av att städerna växer. Under coronapandemin utnyttjades de gröna offentliga platserna i städerna i större utsträckning än tidigare och när SVT gjorde ett reportage om pulkaåkande barn på Skogskyrkogården i Stockholm var samhällsdebatten i gång. READ MORE

  5. 4. Architecture and CognitionArchitectural settings’ influence on cognitive performance in an isolated and confined environment, over time.

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Michail Magkos; [2024]
    Keywords : Cognitive; Ergonomics; Architecture; Working Memory; Space; Isolation;

    Abstract : his thesis examines the relationship between architectural design in a space analog environment and cognitive performance. This is done through longitudinal, repeated measures, quantitative study which was conducted during a Mars analog mission, with cognitive assessments administered under different environmental conditions within the mission habitat. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mind The Gap Between Your Intelligence And Choice Architecture

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Amanda Liljevall; Emelie Lillskog; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Cookie consent notices; cookie banner; choice architecture; consumer choice behaviour; general data protection regulation; GDPR; online privacy; web content analysis;

    Abstract : Digital footprints of online behaviour are now possible to gather through the use of cookies. As a result, consumer activities once considered private are now monitored and used by online businesses and marketers, providing them with information about who we are, what we think, and what we like. READ MORE