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Neuroarchitecture: The Physics of Design and Its Impact on the Brain

Why would a physicist take an interest in architecture? At first glance, the laws that govern the universe and the design of the spaces we inhabit appear to intersect only at a technical level—through structural forces, plumbing systems, ventilation, or thermal control. Yet, the connection runs far deeper. Both disciplines are concerned with systems, structures,ContinueContinue reading “Neuroarchitecture: The Physics of Design and Its Impact on the Brain”

Pritzker 2026: The Sensory Architecture of Smiljan Radić

Each year, the Pritzker Architecture Prize represents more than recognition for an individual architect. It also offers a signal of where contemporary architecture may be heading. Smiljan Radić, the 2026 Pritzker laureate, represents a shift towards an architecture defined by atmosphere, intensity and emotional ambiguity—standing in contrast to the growing global standardisation of the builtContinueContinue reading “Pritzker 2026: The Sensory Architecture of Smiljan Radić”

The Architecture of Taste: How Sensory Design Shapes the Experience of Food at Home

When we think about architecture, we usually imagine what we see: forms, materials, colours and proportions. For this reason, it may initially seem unusual to discuss taste in relation to architecture. After all, we do not taste walls or ceilings. From an evolutionary perspective, the gustatory system has helped humans identify nutritious foods and avoidContinueContinue reading “The Architecture of Taste: How Sensory Design Shapes the Experience of Food at Home”

Stress: The Impact of a View on Our Wellbeing

Stress is a necessary biological response that allows us to react, adapt and survive in a constantly changing environment. When the brain perceives a threat — whether real or symbolic — it activates the nervous system and releases hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, preparing the body to respond quickly. This reaction, known as theContinueContinue reading “Stress: The Impact of a View on Our Wellbeing”

Luxury and Liveability: Lessons from Versailles

The Palace of Versailles, one of the most imposing royal residences in Europe, was conceived as a political instrument. Under the reign of Louis XIV, France sought to consolidate absolute power after decades of internal unrest. Versailles became the ideal stage upon which that ambition could be made visible. To prevent conspiracies and uprisings, theContinueContinue reading “Luxury and Liveability: Lessons from Versailles”

Artificial Intelligence and Primary Education: Are We Facing a New Paradigm?

Generation Alpha, made up of children born from around 2013 onwards, is the first generation to grow up without ever knowing a world without the internet, mobile devices, touch interfaces and intelligent digital systems. For them, technology is not an innovation; it is simply part of the environment they inhabit. This fact alone calls intoContinueContinue reading “Artificial Intelligence and Primary Education: Are We Facing a New Paradigm?”

The Global Climate: Between Fire and Water

Climate no longer appears as a seasonal variation, but as a convergence of simultaneous extremes. While the Southern Hemisphere burns —with devastating wildfires in Chile and across large areas of Patagonia in Argentina— the Global North and parts of Africa face persistent flooding, from the United Kingdom to Mozambique. Fire and water coexist in theContinueContinue reading “The Global Climate: Between Fire and Water”

Tiny Houses: Living Small Between Freedom and Sensory Load

Over the past decade, tiny houses have shifted from an alternative curiosity to an aspirational symbol. Small, tidy, and carefully photographed, they appear to promise a simpler way of living. But when we move beyond the image and consider the body that inhabits these spaces—the brain, the senses, everyday life—the question changes: Can a dwellingContinueContinue reading “Tiny Houses: Living Small Between Freedom and Sensory Load”

Home Design for Neurodivergent People

Although official data on neurodivergence and homelessness remain limited, the available evidence suggests that neurodivergent people —particularly autistic individuals —are disproportionately represented among those experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness in the United Kingdom. The absence of stable housing activates prolonged stress responses, with direct and lasting consequences for mental health. For this reason, the housingContinueContinue reading “Home Design for Neurodivergent People”

Housing Crisis and Neurodiversity: A Hidden Human Emergency

Across the world, access to safe and secure housing has become one of the defining social crises of the 21st century. In many countries, rising rents, shrinking social housing supply, and stagnant wages have made long-term stability increasingly unattainable. Nations such as Australia and Canada are among those most severely affected, reflecting a global patternContinueContinue reading “Housing Crisis and Neurodiversity: A Hidden Human Emergency”