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Mindful Metropolises: Designing Cities with the Brain in Mind: Unlocking Urban Well-being: Harnessing Cognitive Principles for Smarter City Living

Mindful Metropolises: Designing Cities with the Brain in Mind: Unlocking Urban Well-being: Harnessing Cognitive Principles for Smarter City Living


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Cities are the heartbeat of our civilization, yet they can often feel like the epicenter of chaos and stress. "Mindful Metropolises: Designing Cities with the Brain in Mind" by Elizabeth Whittaker is a groundbreaking exploration of how our urban environments can be transformed into havens of cognitive and emotional well-being. If you're involved in urban planning, architecture, or looking to enhance the quality of urban life, this book is your essential guide. In this thought-provoking book, Whittaker delves into the science of neuroarchitecture, a field at the crossroads of cognitive science and urban planning. Here, you will explore foundational theories that explain how the design of a physical space influences mental health. Discover how elements like spatial configuration, nature interfaces, and architectural stimuli impact cognitive functions, offering tools to optimize our environments for maximum mental benefit. Ever wondered how cities can affect our cognition? This book tackles concepts such as sensory overload and sensory enrichment, offering solutions for enhancing cognitive function through well-thought-out urban landscapes. Explore how light, noise, and space arrangement play crucial roles in our cognitive and emotional health. "Mindful Metropolises" goes further to discuss the emotional resonance of urban design. Learn how aesthetics, cultural elements, and human-scale environments contribute to emotional well-being, ushering in a new era of urban happiness. Elizabeth Whittaker uncovers Stockholm's pioneering initiatives to integrate cognitive science with city planning, setting a benchmark for mindful city design. Moreover, Whittaker explores the critical role of inclusivity and nature in urban environments. Embrace biophilic design, green spaces, and urban agriculture to promote cognitive rejuvenation and mental health. Through case studies and actionable insights, professionals can envision a future where mindfully designed cities foster community bonds and inclusivity. The book concludes with a visionary outlook on the future integration of cognitive science in urban design. Discover how emerging technologies, data-driven planning, and AI can create adaptive cityscapes optimizing resident well-being. By reading "Mindful Metropolises," you can transform your understanding of urban design, unlocking opportunities to create spaces that not just function efficiently but also position cities as nurturing grounds for mental and emotional health. Join the movement towards urban transformation and be part of the revolution in city planning. urban design, cognitive well-being, mental health, mindful cities, sustainable urban development, neuroarchitecture, city planning, urban happiness, sensory enrichment, biophilic design, community building, green spaces, urban inclusivity, architectural stimuli, cognitive rejuvenation, urban transformation, smart cities, urban efficiency, data-driven planning, AI in urban design


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798266224827
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 218
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Designing Cities with the Brain in Mind: Unlocking Urban Well-being: Harnessing Cognitive Principles for Smarter City Living
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 826622482X
  • Publisher Date: 19 Sep 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 12 mm
  • Weight: 299 gr


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