Part Science. Part Design. The premier microlearning channel covering Science + Design featuring short educational video episodes. Each episode, host Scientist-Designer Meredith Banasiak, shares insightful perspectives on how science can inform design. Whether you're an architect, designer, or someone interested in the built environment, this channel is for you. From the impact of neuroscience on architecture, to designing for health and well-being, we cover a wide range of topics that showcase science-infused design.
Science + Design
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Part Science. Part Design. The premier microlearning channel covering Science + Design featuring short educational video episodes. Each episode, host Scientist-Designer Meredith Banasiak, shares insightful perspectives on how science can inform design. Whether you're an architect, designer, or someone interested in the built environment, this channel is for you. From the impact of neuroscience on architecture, to designing for health and well-being, we cover a wide range of topics that showcase science-infused design.
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April 23, 2024
Uncovering the dangers of interior design in space missions
<p>Is interior design the most dangerous part of space travel? Deprived environments Prolonged exposure to under-stimulating, deprived environments leads to serious health consequences. Given that round trip travel to Mars will take 1.5 to 2 years, as we plan to go to Mars, how can we mitigate the dangerous health risks of environmental deprivation through design? Designers play a crucial role in crafting enriched environments not only for astronauts, but also for all those experiencing impacts from environmental deprivation on Earth. Let’s explore the cosmos of possibilities for creating a future where design does no harm, on Earth and beyond. This episode is a companion to Enriched Environments, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SiNlxWRs8s&t=0s" rel="nofollow"> • Is Design a Rx for Brain Health and L... </a> With special thanks to SkyFactory, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9EY2pjR0JwRVFDUU14TzFJWlNJWW9SR3FNZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsM2licGV4OHNCSk91WHlDOERYTFZ4RmRPcVYxdnRyc01KWmgtRGtGcmtVZWdMY2hLTFdCc1MwOVplZnR5Tnc4TEtGcWppUFFxbjJpMElNTUM3cmdUNGNwUVh2dVlhVHlDX0FDQWstYUtZb3NSUUVURQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fskyfactory.com%2Fproduct%2Firis-tunable-skyceilings%2F%23nasademonstration&v=iLTFYdaEKfc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://skyfactory.com/product/iris-t...</a> : 3D printed Extraterrestrial Habitat POD (Prototype Outfitting Demonstrator) 2022 demo project for NASA (Foster + Partners, Branch Technology, Sky Factory, Inc.) Photos by Cameron Muilenburg and Sky Factory, Inc. Stock Music by four_track, from Pond5 Images and videos by: lovemushroom / Pond5 scenelabpro / Pond5 Cash Macanaya / Unsplash NASA / Unsplash Merlin74 / Pond5 Martha Dominguez de Gouveia / Unsplash Marco Chilese / Unsplash De an Sun / Unsplash Ichigo121212 / Pixabay Emiliano Bar / Unsplash andreha / Pond5 Alex Shuper / Unsplash Planet Volumes / Unsplash Nick Ross / Pixabay Mulyadi / Unsplash James Lee / Unsplash Nadine Primeau / Unsplash Aerial_Views / Pond5 Mikhail Nilov / Pexels BioFEELia by Meredith Banasiak and Cody Thurston. Photos by Cody Thurston. josie lynn richards / flickr Joachim Schnürle / Pexels Projects references: Kennedy Space Center Florida Johnson Space Center, Houston Blur Building and Braincoats. Diller, Scofidio and Renfro. (2002). dsrny.com/project/blurbuilding <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1RVaG5BLWdhQzRJWUJWdldVTzI0RUZrX1pOQXxBQ3Jtc0tsVnp3bUhwcVJKdzIyYzhGM1JidDE1d0dKckowenZfTEdyUjFCT3h5eDhMbG9LTnZtS2hvelJVU0V4MmxtUG5aWVdnMlVBSjFwM2VCQnRNM3F0dDQyX296TmZ4OEhzNTJNd213NGFwNVRGbDJYM1NtYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdsrny.com%2Fproject%2Fblur-braincoat&v=iLTFYdaEKfc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://dsrny.com/project/blur-braincoat</a> Spatial Flux: A Media Lab Project by Carson Smuts, C. Kapelonis and K. Larson <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWstbnJvNnJReDBqSnh0UUxrc091WW5NSmJzZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuZEg2X3pVa3VhYXdncjVSS1BadVF2MVRlZ2RYdUM1SWFZZFoxbXF3WnZNOTF4SzFCb3JVaGxDS0I2dmN3MDV2YzlsaG5MekVDWnZUdEl5cGI0dmlhSFp0eENCTjdsN0VNQmptSGo5ZkJiT1B6WG5JOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.media.mit.edu%2Fprojects%2Fspatial-flux%2Foverview%2F&v=iLTFYdaEKfc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/sp...</a> Literature references: Lobel, J. & Akil, H. (2018). Law & Neuroscience: The Case of Solitary Confinement. Daedalus, 147, 61-75. Xiong, Y., Hong, H., Liu, C. et al. (2023). Social isolation and the brain: effects and mechanisms. Molecular Psychiatry, 28, 191–201. Strong, J., Reiter, K., Gonzalez, G. et al. (2020). The body in isolation: The physical health impacts of incarceration in solitary confinement. PLoS ONE, 15, 10, e0238510. AIA 2020. Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, Rule 1.404. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXZONEtULTZ5SWhRR2NIV2lUSW1DeGNRZW1uQXxBQ3Jtc0tuYkRWNGIzTkJKZUJOLVJwNTVFR05mbjBUNFljdHFzVU5IVGNSY21xaHFYSVpRTWxZMjdSWjVsa2xKZGQwV3VlaEpyOVhGXzFRNkY0Vy1WR3F0WjVGYXlvdXZzRy1yVVRaMWRIbFFrSlhramNZSWVURQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.aia.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2020-12%2F2020_Code_of_Ethics.pdf&v=iLTFYdaEKfc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://content.aia.org/sites/default...</a> United Nations General Assembly. (2015). United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules). Rule 45 1. Rich, N. (Feb. 25, 2024). Can Humans Endure the Psychological Torment of Mars?, New York Times Magazine, www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/magazine/mars-isolation-experiment.html Abbott, R.& Diaz-Artiles, A. (2022). The impact of digital scents on behavioral health in a restorative virtual reality environment. Acta Astronautica, 197, 145-153. Gushin, V., Ryumin, O., et al. (2021). Prospects for Psychological Support in Interplanetary Expeditions. Frontiers in physiology, 12, 750414. For further reading: Shen F. (2019). Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, and the Case Against Solitary Confinement. Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law, 21, 4, 937. Bachman, K., Otto, C., Leveton, L. (2012). “Countermeasures to Mitigate the Negative Impact of Sensory Deprivation and Social Isolation in Long-Duration Space Flight”, NASA/TM-2012-217365. Arbib, M., Banasiak, M. & Othón Villegas-Solís. (2022). Systems of Systems: Architectural Atmosphere, Neuromorphic Architecture, and the Well-Being of Humans and Ecospheres. In M. Kanaani (Ed.), The Routledge Companion to Ecological Design Thinking. Greene, K. (2020). Once upon a time I lived on Mars: Space, Exploration, and Life on Earth. St. Martin’s Press. www.kategreene.net/books/ Kobie, N. (2019). The design secrets Nasa's using to keep astronauts happy in space. www.wired.co.uk/article/space-travel-design-mental-health-interiors Blanco-Suarez, E. (2019).The Effects of Solitary Confinement on the Brain. Psychology Today. Engstrom, K., & van Ginneken, E. (2022). Ethical Prison Architecture: A Systematic Literature Review of Prison Design Features Related to Wellbeing. Space and Culture, 25(3), 479-503. Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA), www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/chapea/ NASA, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPinASEKA_I&t=0s" rel="nofollow"> • Hazards of Human Spaceflight | Hazard... </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfo21u8bf-o&t=0s" rel="nofollow"> • The Most Disturbing Prison In The Uni... </a> I'm at www.meredithbanasiak.com X @MerBanasiak Instagram science.and.design</p>
December 12, 2023
Is Design a Rx for Brain Health and Longevity?
<p>Enriched environments for aging and neural decline Let’s dive into the world of enriched environments; exploring the connection between complex, stimulating spaces and their impact on brain health. What design features contribute to neural stimulation and benefits for brain health, repair, and longevity? How might enriched environments be used in preventative and therapeutic treatment for stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and even normal aging? Stock Music by four_track, from Pond5 Images and videos by: Microsoft Bing Image Creator powered by DALL·E, Generated with AI ∙ Nov 28 & 29, 2023 Alexandr Gusev on Unsplash May on Unsplash Pixabay Ahsan Ashraf from Pixabay Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash Viktor Talashuk on Unsplash Chris Martin from Pixabay scarlet green on flicker Takahiro Hayashi, mayor_of_clutch0625 on flicker Justin Ziadeh on Unsplash Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash Tom Doel on flickr Studio Pizza on Unsplash joyce huis on Unsplash Tumisu from Pixabay Fan art by Wahwe7 References: Kempermann, G., Kuhn, H. & Gage, F. (1997). Nature, 386(6624), 493–495. Van Praag, H., Kempermann, G. & Gage, F. (2000). Neural Consequences of environmental enrichment. Nature Reviews Neuroscience. 1(3):191-198. Hebb, D. (1947). The Effects of Early Experience on Problem-Solving at Maturity. American Psychologist, 2, 306–307. Han, Y. et al. (2022). The role of enriched environment in neural development and repair. Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 16:890666. Snowdon, D. (1997). Aging and Alzheimer's disease: lessons from the Nun Study. Gerontologist. 37, 2, 150-6. Snowdon, D. & Nun Study (2003). Healthy aging and dementia: findings from the Nun Study. Annals of internal medicine, 139(5 Pt 2), 450–454. Snowdon, D. (2008). Aging with grace: what the nun study teaches us about leading longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives. Random House Publishing Group. Mandolesi, L., et al. (2017). Environmental Factors Promoting Neural Plasticity: Insights from Animal and Human Studies. Neural plasticity, 7219461. Clemenson, G., Gage, F. & Stark, C. (2018). “Environmental Enrichment and Neuronal Plasticity” in The Oxford Handbook of Developmental Neural Plasticity, Chao, M., ed. Oxford University Press. Jeffers, M. & Corbett, D. (2018). Synergistic Effects of Enriched Environment and Task-Specific Reach Training on Poststroke Recovery of Motor Function. Stroke, 49(6), 1496–1503. Bruer, J. T. (1997). Education and the Brain: A Bridge Too Far. Educational Researcher, 26(8), 4-16. Bourdon, E. & Belmin, J. (2021). Enriched gardens improve cognition and independence of nursing home residents with dementia: a pilot controlled trial. Alzheimer's research & therapy, 13(1), 116. Revolution Revelation by Mercan Dede and Carlito Dalceggio, at Istanbul Borusan Music House. Crown Fountain, Millennium Park, Chicago, USA. By Jaume Plensa. The Site of Reversible Destiny – Yoro Park, Japan. By Shusaku Arakawa + Madeline Gins. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTAyWERaUGtqRWFiX2VxQXZpZHI1emcydG5qQXxBQ3Jtc0tsNU9fd2cxa3Q3MlktZDNhbGN4WlUySERFeGJoNUR4ZG5RWDlfSExvS1JzdVlTRURzU1c2SXBnckxreU9rYm9NTjZ0ckE0b2ZkMUNVWEVuRlBaTDZVVUMtN001YkcyYmRWVUNSd3VjSk1XV3BJM19OMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yoro-park.com%2Fen%2F&v=5SiNlxWRs8s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.yoro-park.com/en/</a> Reversible Destiny Lofts, Mitaka, Japan. By Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWozWWttT3dSY2YxY0E0UmFUcDFtX3ZwZjNOZ3xBQ3Jtc0tteUp5NmE5Y0xBOU8yQUZTaVZDbjFqVnFUYWdLS0lEY25hcGdIZFZHNG41X3U0X29LUEhzWERES3ZuZ2pzWEZTU0xvbm5PR3dVeXNHdTRMQ3ZWY3M4bnpMRjVMV1BkQmdHMDlKR3RYVkt2SHR2SEhxSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rdloftsmitaka.com%2Feng%2F&v=5SiNlxWRs8s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.rdloftsmitaka.com/eng/</a> 577 Foundation, Perrysburg, Ohio. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1JLUnJrdmFEbzNPbWEzY05ldHFIUEpMcE9ZZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttc1ZvNExrRjYzSENPc3I4X0dYME5GQ0hGYXFVaHowcUxBdEpkLWtkdjVpSE1JZGRZOFpFWTFzNmgzbFdmVVJOSEY1X0g1WmtMMGV4YXB3dnRQdmlBSENNRkdmVko1LXdfdFVtYjloeXZmVTRCa0hGQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2F577foundation.org%2F&v=5SiNlxWRs8s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://577foundation.org/</a> Horniman Museum Sound Garden, London. I'm at www.meredithbanasiak.com Twitter @MerBanasiak Instagram science.and.design</p>
October 3, 2023
Is there a Goldilocks Zone for design?
<p> Getting the Person-Environment fit "just right". You’ve heard of the Goldilocks Zone, you know, that perfect spot where everything just clicks. But is there such a thing within our built environments? In this episode, we’ll explore the person-environment fit model. We'll uncover the effects of environments that are either too demanding or too unstimulating, and why we often change ourselves instead of our surroundings. Learn how shaping spaces in support of a broad, flexible Goldilocks zone creates more opportunities for everyone to thrive. Stock Music provided by four_track, from Pond5 Images and videos by: Microsoft Bing Image Creator powered by DALL·E, Generated with AI ∙ September 19, 2023 Photo by Alex Bodini on Unsplash Video by Ilya Klimenko from Pexels Video by Michael Burrows from Pexels Photo by Wes Hicks on Unsplash Photo by Gaelle Marcel on Unsplash Photo by Nick Linnen on Unsplash Photo by BENCE BOROS on Unsplash Video by Broll by Videezy Video by Ted Drake on Flickr Photos by Inhabitat on flickr Photo by Lauren Manning on flickr Photo by uBookworm on flickr Photo by Pamela Rouse on flickr Use of The Isolater image is covered by the U.S. fair use laws as it is: - A historically significant photo of a famous individual. - Much lower resolution than the original. - Being used for informational purposes. - Adds significantly to the article because the photo and its historical significance are the object of discussion in the article. References: Pinkwater, D. 1977. The Big Orange Splot. Scholastic Inc., New York. For the full story, check out: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhiTkZUlpQQ&t=0s" rel="nofollow"> • The Big Orange Splot </a> Lewin, Kurt. 1936. Principles of Topological Psychology. Translated by Fritz and Grace Heider. New York: McGraw-Hill. Lawton, M. & Nahemow, L. 1973. An ecological theory of adaptive behavior and aging. In C. Eisdorfer & M.P. Lawton (Eds.), The Psychology of Adult Development and Aging (pp. 657-667). Washington DC: American Psychological Association. Lawton, M. P. (1977). An ecological theory of aging applied to elderly housing. Environment and Aging, 31(1), 8-10. Siegel, E., Bowers, B., Carder, P., & Young, H. 2021. Assisted Living: Optimal Person-Environment Fit. Research in gerontological nursing, 14(1), 5–12. Kidd, C., Piantadosi, S., & Aslin, R. 2012. The Goldilocks effect: human infants allocate attention to visual sequences that are neither too simple nor too complex. PloS one, 7(5), e36399. Ellard, C. 2017. A new agenda for urban psychology: Out of the laboratory and onto the streets. Journal Of Urban Design and Mental Health. 2(3). Hugo Gernsback, The Isolator. Science and Invention Vol. 13, No. 3, July 1925. Cf also: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm1vVFhsUFYtd1IxaC1ReERNZGxPam5SSG5KQXxBQ3Jtc0tsUTlfUFc3U3Y3dThQeTI2ZnJDQk9ySjZaWXJfeUpORUl3a0tDQTVDYTZxVXl2MHZvNHE0QTV3SjFQWGJTWllDM3RQWG5nQmgzM2Nta0g5aU5idGxJZW02SUphSnMxeVRwOXh3QndUQk15bVVRak9aYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmanifold.umn.edu%2Fread%2Fthe-perversity-of-things-hugo-gernsback-on-media-tinkering-and-scientifiction%2Fsection%2F69697807-3c5f-4de5-aa3b-d070728205f9%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1FL0DgBCMx_ShvAKEpToUIjovotIN8QkuxrdyrgrLgRD3TaqcosA_Lido&v=j1jzz_u1vUE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://manifold.umn.edu/read/the-per...</a> Chatterjee, A. April 2016. "The Use of Workplace Productivity Drugs Is the Probable Future". New York Times. For a more recent position, confer also: Elizabeth Bowman et al., 2023. Not so smart? “Smart” drugs increase the level but decrease the quality of cognitive effort. Sci. Adv.9,eadd4165. Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris. By Jean Nouvel and Architecture-Studio. Al Bahar Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE. By AHR (formerly Aedas Arquitectos). Ed Roberts campus, Berkeley, CA. By Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects. I'm at www.meredithbanasiak.com Twitter @MerBanasiak Instagram science.and.design</p>
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