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COOOP
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Human Behaviour, Designing For Dining.
Human Behaviour" explores Design-for-Behaviour, a people-first design approach transforming spaces into successful, community-driven venues.
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COOOP
3 min read
Human Behaviour, Designing For Dining.
Human Behaviour" explores Design-for-Behaviour, a people-first design approach transforming spaces into successful, community-driven venues.
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
How Flowers Increase Social Connection.
Discover how flowers boost mood, reduce stress, foster connections, and even promote healing, transforming lives and spaces around us.
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
The Aroma of Cleaning Liquid Makes People Behave Tidier.
A subtle scent of cleaning liquid can unconsciously inspire tidier behaviour, showing the power of olfactory cues to shape actions and habit
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
Why Public Spaces Can Cause Feelings of Risk.
Disorienting public spaces can evoke anxiety and risk. Explore how design choices impact our emotions and the need for intuitive navigation.
Callie van der Merwe
4 min read
How Façade Details Impact Our Behaviour.
Building façades shape our emotions: monotonous designs dampen mood, while engaging complexity fosters energy, connection, and well-being.
Callie van der Merwe
5 min read
How a New School Design is Blamed For Poor Student Behaviour.
Can school design impact student behaviour? A look at Pencoedtre High School reveals how open layouts may exacerbate behavioural challenges
Callie van der Merwe
5 min read
Form follows Feeling.
Design goes beyond function—it's about crafting spaces that evoke emotion, influence behaviour, and enhance well-being through neuroarchitec
Callie van der Merwe
6 min read
Why designing for behaviour in hospitality is so important.
Design for behaviour shapes hospitality spaces to enhance experience, boost engagement, and drive business success through intuitive design.
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
How Shapes Impact Our Behaviour.
Curves comfort, sharp edges provoke—shapes in design impact emotions, behaviour, and how we connect, shaping the spaces we inhabit.
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
How a Cathedral Helped Discover The Polio Vaccine.
Jonas Salk credited a 13th-century cathedral's awe-inspiring design for sparking the creative breakthrough that led to the polio vaccine.
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
How The World Around You Shape Your Actions.
Our surroundings subtly influence decisions daily. From stores to apps, environments nudge us, shaping actions more than we realize.
Callie van der Merwe
1 min read
How Ceiling Heights Impact Our Behaviour.
Ceiling height shapes our thoughts—high ceilings inspire creativity, while low ceilings enhance focus, impacting how we experience spaces.
Callie van der Merwe
1 min read
How Mirrors Make Lifts Go Faster.
Otis added mirrors to elevators to reduce perceived wait times—showing that shifting perception can be as effective as speeding things up.
Callie van der Merwe
1 min read
How The Temperature Of a Drink Impacts Our Behaviour.
The temperature of a drink can influence our perceptions—holding a hot cup makes us see others as warm, while an iced drink makes us see the
Callie van der Merwe
2 min read
How Our Environment Dictates Our Success.
Our environment greatly impacts success, mood, and well-being. Designers now have the power to create spaces that enhance human potential.
Callie van der Merwe
2 min read
Why Design Must Be Science Led.
Neuroarchitecture merges design with science, revealing how spaces impact our minds and bodies, inspiring healthier, human envioments
Callie van der Merwe
4 min read
EnviroHacking in Practice,
Discover how EnviroHacking combines science, technology, and design to create spaces that nurture health, amplify abilities, and inspire wel
Callie van der Merwe
4 min read
What are the Principles of EnviroHacking?
EnviroHacking blends science, design, and sustainability to create spaces that enhance well-being, productivity, and environmental harmony.
Callie van der Merwe
5 min read
Dunbar's number and why it is important for hospitality design.
Discover Dunbar's Number, the theory that humans can maintain 150 meaningful connections, and its impact on design, business, and society.
Callie van der Merwe
5 min read
How EnviroHacking Can Transform Problematic Spaces.
Poorly designed spaces can harm our well-being, while thoughtful design fosters connection, comfort, and purpose. Enter EnviroHacking
Callie van der Merwe
6 min read
Exploring ways in which to "hack" our built environment for increased physical and mental wellbeing.
Discover how thoughtful architecture and design, inspired by human psychology, can transform spaces into hubs of connection and wellbeing.
Callie van der Merwe
5 min read
Exploring ways to hack our built environment.
Discover how EnviroHacking reshapes our built environment to enhance physical and mental well-being by influencing behaviour and outcomes.
Callie van der Merwe
4 min read
How Spaces Impact our Behaviour and Vice Versa.
Discover how the spaces we inhabit shape our behaviour, mood, and well-being, with insights from history, science, and design psychology.
Callie van der Merwe
10 min read
The Rules of Colour in Hospitality.
Uncover how colour impacts perception and behaviour in hospitality spaces, and why science and myths often collide in design applications.
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