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Notes on the Psychological Basis of Environmental Design: The Right-Left Dimension in Apartment Floor Plans
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Cunningham, Michael R. – Environment and Behavior, 1977
The previously recognized right-left asymmetry in aesthetic balance was applied to preferences in architectural design. Preferences for right-and left-oriented apartments in apartment floor plan layouts were noted in sophomore psychology students. Data examined from preferences of 67 right-handed and 5 left-handed students revealed that…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Architectural Research, Building Design, Design Requirements
The University Faculty Office as an Environment.
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Farrenkopf, Toni; Roth, Vicki – Environment and Behavior, 1980
Describes results of a study of the work activities, priorities, and degree of satisfaction with the office environment of faculty at a California university. Implications for office design are discussed. (Author/WB)
Descriptors: Building Design, College Faculty, Design Preferences, Design Requirements
Post-Occupancy Evaluation: An Overview.
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Zimring, Craig M.; Reizenstein, Janet E. – Environment and Behavior, 1980
Examines the status of postoccupancy evaluation, which is the study of the effectiveness of designed environments for their human users. Issues addressed include generality, breadth of focus, applicability, sponsorship, methodology, and future directions. (WB)
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Building Design, Design Preferences, Design Requirements