Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life
- 255 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A neuroscientist illuminates how we make and are made by the world both real and virtual
Colin Ellard Book order
Colin Ellard is a research psychologist dedicated to exploring the intricate connections between human psychology and the design of our built environment. He is a passionate advocate for scientific transparency, believing strongly that researchers must actively ensure the public understands their work and its profound implications for everyday life. His research delves into how the spaces we inhabit shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Ellard seeks to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and practical application in urban planning and design.
- 2015
- 2010
You Are Here
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Psychologist Colin Ellard explains how, over centuries of innovation, we have lost our instinctive ability to find our way and suggests that architects and city planners need to consider human behavior when designing human environments, and we all need to recognize that we are part of, not isolated from, the space around us.
