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August 24,2015

Understanding the Psychological Value of Space

The look and layout of a building’s interior combine to create the psychological feeling you take away from the space. People naturally gravitate toward spaces that make them feel comfortable and calm, while disliking time spent in places that evoke feelings of anxiety or stress. Thus, modern architecture has found a new focus in developing interior spaces and designs that cultivate positive feelings and moods. Survival versus Wellbeing The feelings your environment evokes have a profound impact on your mental and physical wellbeing. According to numerous biological studies, spaces that more closely mimic the natural environment support not only increased…

July 31,2015

Standards for Building Sustainable Federal Buildings

Paul-Lobe-Haus and Marie-Elizabeth-Luders Haus, Bundestag building complex, Berlin, Germany Sustainable architecture design and construction aims to reduce the environmental impact of human habitation on both local and global scales. The United States Federal Government is the largest consumer of land and energy in terms of building ownership. In an effort to reduce the environmental footprint of new and existing federal facilities, several standards have been put into place to improve the sustainability of government buildings. Standards for New Buildings During the design stages, new federal buildings must go through a process of integrated architectural design that…