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COOOP
Nov 8, 20243 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.
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Callie van der Merwe
Oct 4, 20242 min read
Why The Colour Red IS Better For Sports Teams
Discover how the colour red empowers athletes with psychological dominance, faster reactions, and heightened performance on the field.
Callie van der Merwe
Sep 13, 20243 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
COOOP
Jul 12, 20242 min read
Design Partnership Rebrands as COOOP
Design Partnership Australia has rebranded as COOOP, marking a bold step in our international expansion. With a legacy of excellence in Desi
Callie van der Merwe
Aug 4, 20233 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
Mar 3, 20231 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
Dec 2, 20222 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
Oct 7, 20224 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
Sep 2, 20223 min read
What is EnviroHacking?
EnviroHacking merges biohacking with design, reshaping environments for enhanced well-being. Welcome to a new era of conscious architecture
Callie van der Merwe
Aug 5, 20225 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
Jul 8, 20225 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
Sep 3, 20214 min read
You can take the Human out of the stone age but not the stone age out of the human.
Our Stone Age instincts shape how we experience modern spaces. Learn how evolutionary psychology influences design and human behaviour.
Callie van der Merwe
Aug 6, 20213 min read
Designing Spaces That Align with Predictable Human Behaviour.
Designing for human behaviour bridges the gap between expected and real actions, crafting spaces that align with natural, predictable patte
Callie van der Merwe
Apr 2, 20213 min read
What is Design Then?
Design is about solving problems, not just aesthetics. By understanding human behaviour and empathy, design creates solutions that work
Callie van der Merwe
Mar 5, 20215 min read
Exploring ways in which to "hack" our built environment for increased physical and mental wellbeing.
"Architecture & Interior's Impact: From Inspiration to Transformation"
We feel awe entering great monasteries or cathedrals. Jonas Silk
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