Designing Humane Places
One-Day Workshop
Ever wonder why certain places make us feel more alive? There’s a science behind it!
To build better cities, we must understand who we are as humans. Emerging tech in spatial cognition illuminates how we can build places people love.
Boston — Spring 2025
Learn evidence-based design strategies for more livable cities from world-class leaders.
In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn the latest in human biology and cognitive science to discern design lessons for our built environment.
Discover the latest breakthroughs linking the human mind and design
Understand how humans map and navigate new places
Explore how our minds conceive and comprehend space
Study unconscious psychological reactions to different stimuli
Network with the leading cognitive scientists specializing in spatial design and architects specializing in cognitive reactions to space
You will walk away from this workshop with specific design considerations that should guide how we design the human environment. You’ll never view cities the same way again!
The Science Behind Architectural Experience
Boston — Spring 2025
World-Class Leaders
Meet some of the world’s foremost thinkers in the field of cognitive architecture to understand how urban design is an extension of our biology.
Bleeding Edge Insights
Explore pioneering science to learn how our brains unconsciously interpret the world – and what that says about design.
Community Building
Learn how to design spaces where people want to linger and community can organically form.
FAQs
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The program will be led by leading academics and designers in the field of cognitive architecture. Complete the Interest Form below for announcements.
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The intensive is designed to be a balanced combination of lectures, walking tours, on-site sketching, and innovative technology demonstrations.
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Whether you are a college student or a seasoned professional, we know you will find value in this program.
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Please complete our interest form below and we will share an update when tickets go on sale.
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Email us at katherine@citymakerscollective.org for any additional questions.