The Human Factor

Shove, actually: nudge theory in the built environment

The design of spaces has always “nudged” people’s behaviour. But with digital technology, our tools are becoming more precise and potentially far more powerful. So how far should we push?

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Cities after Covid: Back to life

The lockdown experience has fundamentally changed the way that many of us relate to the built environment. Designers can make shared spaces safer — but can they make people feel safe again?

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Team Angst

We are all taught to believe in the power of collaboration, but what really drives the relationships that create our built environment?

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The Creativity Enigma

Ping pong tables, pod chairs, beach huts and giant slides — is this really what it takes to make us more creative at work?

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