05-03-2005 08:56									#1
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Read today in an AIA (American Institute of Architects) publication that the AIA has established an Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture to research what exaxctly makes buildings delightful for their occupants.

http://www.aia.org/SiteObjects/file...chandDesign.pdf

http://www.aia.org/nwsltr_aiaj.cfm?...41201_measuring

Some quotes from the articles:

quote: Making Vitruvius measurable So, where to begin in describing the potential we see? Often highly complex new information can offer very simple insights into very old questions. Vitruvius suggested that architecture was based on three principles: commodity, firmness, and delight. This third measure represents the positive experiences humans can have in their built environments. Is it possible to measure delight? Neuroscientists have learned that almost all positive feelings are reflected by a higher level of activity by the neurotransmitter dopamine. These neurotransmitters affect most areas of the brain. When they are released by the brain—an occurrence that can be measured—the result is a feeling of well-being and delight. Vitruvius meets neuroscience, suggesting a common objective—delight by promoting a higher level of activity by the dopamine neurotransmitter.

Dopamine sound familiar? It's the stuff that Ecstasy causes your brain to release.

quote: Twelve years ago, frustrated over the meager press coverage of architecture, I was informed by a CBS News executive that architecture seldom becomes newsworthy except when it fails. I asked, What if we told you that an individual’s longevity, health, and productivity were directly proportional to the quality of the architecture they consistently experienced? You can’t say that, he shot back. I know, but what if we could, I responded.Without hesitation he replied, when you can, let me be the first to know. Twelve years later, we may be getting closer to making that call.

The only question now is, will computer programmers get there first?

	05-03-2005 09:04									#2
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I prefer mary jane

	05-03-2005 09:18									#3
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It is indeed cheaper... but no joint will last you 5,000 years.

	05-03-2005 09:22									#4
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quote: Originally posted by Smiley It is indeed cheaper... but no joint will last you 5,000 years.

one could... but it'd have to be REALLY REALLY BIG

	05-03-2005 10:05									#5
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At which point a building would be cheaper.

	05-03-2005 10:19									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Smiley At which point a building would be cheaper.

Hell no man... pot comes from the earth!!! you can't grow buildings!

although I admit it would take a lot of pot to make a joint that lasts 5,000 years... but then again, one pot seed can spawn a pot plant that produces seeds, which in turn produce more seeds which could theoretically last for over 5,000 years.

marijuana was around before large buildings and will be around long after those concrete goliaths are ground into bits...

	05-03-2005 10:54									#7
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That sounds like crap.

I have gotten high off brisket though.

	05-03-2005 11:23									#8
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A couple of years ago I visited a friend of mine who lives in Philly. We got high and walked around the city (mainly old city) and tried to guess when the various buildings were built. We actually wrote it down, but never checked to see if we were right. There might be better things to do in Philly but not at 3am. What's my point? Weed and architectural admiration go hand in hand or some such garbage.