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Presence and visibility of outdoor and indoor physical activity features and participation in physical activity among older adults in retirement communities
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005)
In this paper we examine how the presence and visibility of outdoor and indoor physical activity resources (e.g., walking path/trail, outdoor tennis courts, gardens, etc.) influences participation in physical activity among ...
Case-Based Decision Support: A Case Study in Architectural Design
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1992)
Encouraging Physical Activity Among Retirement Community Residents - The Role of Campus Commitment, Programming, Staffing, Promotion, Financing and Accreditation
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005)
Despite the well-established benefits of physical activity for older adults, seniors
ages 75 and above are among the most sedentary of Americans. Continuing care
retirement communities (CCRCs) seem ideal settings for ...
New Design Technologies: Using Computer Technology to Improve Design Quality
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1996)
Wayfinding and Orientation by the Visually Impaired
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1983)
This paper addresses wayfinding and orientation by visually impaired people. First, the characteristics of visually impaired people and several common orientation and mobility strategies are reviewed. Then, two research ...
The Business Case for Building Better Hospitals Through Evidence-Based Design
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008)
Purpose: After establishing the connection between building well-designed evidence-based facilities and improved safety and quality for patients, families, and staff, this article presents the compelling business case for ...
A Review of the Research Literature on Evidence-Based Healthcare Design
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008)
Objective: This report surveys and evaluates the scientific research on evidence-based healthcare design and extracts its implications for designing better and safer hospitals.
Background: It builds on a literature review ...
Reducing stress in jails
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1988)
Dr Craig M. Zimring is an environmental psychologist and associate professor of architecture and of psychology at the
College of Architecture of the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research and practice focuses on ...
The role of the physical environment in crossing the quality chasm
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007)
Incorporating Guidelines into A Case-Based Architectural Design Tool
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1994-10)
This paper discusses an ongoing project called Archie, a collaboration between cognitive scientists and researchers in artificial intelligence and architecture, aimed at creating computer-based aids for
conceptual design. ...