This Is Your Brain on Architecture


	This Is Your Brain on Architecture

Silkweaver

5-9-2009 9:01 AM

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architecture, design, neuroscience, neuroaesthetics

Silkweaver says:

Interesting article about architecture, design and the brain.

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5-9-2009 9:13 AM

Antara

i am studying for my exams in a high ceiling/yellow painted room.

5-9-2009 4:04 PM

Satchamo

interesting that clutter, my main organization problem, increases the memorability of a room--who knew?

5-9-2009 6:11 PM

miad20

great info

5-11-2009 12:58 PM

tanyamm

My apartment is really cluttered. But everything means something to me , My grandchildren's art on the walls, they're shelves and boxes of toys, my books, framed family photos on every surface....

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