On Health and Architecture – Ben van Berkel In this talk, Ben van Berkel asks the question, “How can Architecture affect our health on multiple levels?” He discusses the importance of Architecture and its overall impact on three levels on Physical, Social and Psychological Health. From Youtube Description: Architects need to answer the changing…
The Impact of Architecture – Donald Schmitt TEDx Talks Published on Apr 20, 2015 Description from Youtube: Donald Schmitt, principal architect, discusses the impact of architecture in creating communities to foster innovation, creation, connection and collaboration. How do we design and construct spaces to honour culture and history as well as solve problems of energy…
Architecture and the Science of the Senses – Stefan Behling “As an architect you have an amazing opportunity to change people’s lives. That is one of the great side effects of this job. You can truly make a difference.” – Stefan Behling “The flip side of that is a pretty big responsibility because whatever we do is…
Bringing Back Emotion and Intimacy in Architecture – Adrian Bica Consider these three topics in this great talk about Architecture as an emotional experience with Adrian Bica: Architecture as a Story Architecture as an Emotional Relationship Architecture as Crafted Art from the Youtube Description: In his talk, Adrian argues that the world we are designing…
Physician, Designer, and Researcher, and the Robert P. Kelch, MD, Research Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan. I create learning health systems using the methods of clinical informatics, quality improvement, and patient-centered participatory design. I study online communities, patient innovation, and health applications of emerging technologies (mobile technology and social media). My work supports the…
Elevated CO2 Levels Directly Affect Human Cognition, New Harvard Study Shows From the website: https://thinkprogress.org/exclusive-elevated-co2-levels-directly-affect-human-cognition-new-harvard-study-shows-2748e7378941#.87gkwhbrl In a landmark public health finding, a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health finds that carbon dioxide (CO2) has a direct and negative impact on human cognition and decision-making. These impacts have been observed at CO2 levels that…
Design that Heals Documentary – MASS Design Group and GHESKIO From the MASS website: https://massdesigngroup.org/design-heals-documentary# Dr. Jean-William Pape, Haitian infectious disease specialist and Director and Founder of Les Centres GHESKIO, has dedicated his career to combating diarrheal diseases that harm and kill Haiti’s poor. This documentary tells the story how GHESKIO and MASS Design Group…
Architecture that’s built to heal: Michael Murphy TED Talk Overview from the TED.com website: https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_murphy_architecture_that_s_built_to_heal Architecture is more than a clever arrangement of bricks. In this eloquent talk, Michael Murphy shows how he and his team look far beyond the blueprint when they’re designing. Considering factors from airflow to light, theirs is a holistic approach…
Episode 2: Rebuilding Places of the Heart – (preview) When U.S. industry and manufacturing collapsed, cities like Elgin, IL, and Syracuse, NY, were left with the task of redefining themselves for a new paradigm. Leading the way to a greener, more sustainable Elgin is a group of high school students lead by Illinois Teacher of…
Dr. Jackson on the Built Environment Dr. Jackson on the Built Environment from Media Policy Center on Vimeo. Dr. Jackson discusses the built environment and its impact of public health. He stresses the need for green space, adequate and clean public transit, and access to nutritious and affordable fresh food.