#psychologyindesign

Oct 28, 20201 min read

Let There Be Light, Just Not This Kind

If you use CFL's (compact fluorescent lightbulb) in your lighting fixtures then this is going to be a lightbulb moment💡 Let me enLIGHTen...

Jun 9, 20202 min read

Trauma-informed spaces proven to benefit recovery

There exists a dire need to recognize the powerful influence of our surroundings on mental health.

Jun 1, 20203 min read

Integrating the healing power of nature into design

That connection to nature is restorative and healing for our mental and physical health.

May 7, 20203 min read

Home Sweet Home? Not for at-risk youth. A call to shelter them with dignity through design.

How can we expect the best result when we don't provide them with all the tools and supports to recover and thrive.

Feb 28, 20202 min read

The Therapist's Chair and How Interior Design Can Improve Patient Outcomes

After many decades of research, we are now designing healthcare facilities with a human-centric approach. Evidence has proven that...

Nov 5, 20191 min read

Peter Levine, PhD, on how your furniture arrangement impacts clients. That's evidence-based design.

When treating clients with shame or trauma, how space is designed can make all the difference. Peter explains one simple change that...

Sep 23, 20193 min read

Evidence Based Design - it's a thing! How interior design impacts mental health

The emerging field of evidence-based design (EBD) is quickly gaining traction based on decades of scientific research. Largely applied...