Academic + Scientific Resources

Key Resources:

  1. Salk Institute for Biological Studies – Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience Dedicated to studying the neural and genetic underpinnings of language and cognition, this lab explores how physical spaces influence cognitive functions. Website: https://lcn.salk.edu/

  2. Max Planck Institute for Brain Research Focused on understanding brain function at mechanistic and computational levels, providing insights into how environmental design can influence neural processes. https://brain.mpg.de/home

  3. MIT Media Lab – Affective Computing Group Explores the intersection of design, technology, and human emotion, studying how built environments can be designed to respond to and influence human feelings. https://www.media.mit.edu/groups/affective-computing/overview/

  4. University College London – Bartlett School of Architecture Known for its interdisciplinary research, the Bartlett School investigates how architectural design affects human behavior and well-being. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/architecture/

  5. Harvard University – Center for the Built Environment and Health Examines the relationships between building design, indoor environmental quality, and occupant health and productivity. Website: https://hsph.harvard.edu/center-for-work-health-wellbeing/

  6. Delft University of Technology – Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment Engages in research combining architecture, urbanism, and behavioral sciences to create human-centered designs. https://www.tudelft.nl/en/architecture-and-the-built-environment/

  7. University of California, Berkeley – Center for the Built Environment Focuses on improving the environmental quality and energy efficiency of buildings by understanding human interactions with building systems. https://cbe.berkeley.edu/

  8. ETH Zurich – Institute of Technology in Architecture Conducts interdisciplinary research on the impact of architectural design on human perception and behavior. https://ita.arch.ethz.ch/

  9. University of Cambridge – Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment Integrates architecture, engineering, and human sciences to promote sustainable and human-centric design practices. https://www.idbe.arct.cam.ac.uk/

  10. Stanford University – Center for Integrated Facility Engineering Explores how integrated design and technology can enhance the functionality and user experience of built environments. https://cife.stanford.edu/