Evidence-Based Design for Creative Interior Spaces
Sound
A course by Donald M. Rattner , Architect and Author
About the video: Sound
Overview
“Ask most people what level of sound they prefer when doing creative work and the majority are likely to answer "quiet". However, science says otherwise! Learn why some of us might be taking the wrong approach in this lesson.”
In this video lesson Donald M. Rattner addresses the topic: Sound, which is part of the Domestika online course: Evidence-Based Design for Creative Interior Spaces. Learn to use scientific research to design and optimize interior spaces that foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Sound Now that we know about lighting, let me segue into the next technique in the ambiance group by asking you a question. What is your ideal level of noise when you're doing creative work? What's that you say? You prefer quiet? Well, if that is what you answered, you are not alone. It’s fair to say that a good number of people believe quiet is the ideal noise level for generating novel and useful ideas. Would it surprise you if I said not according to science? Perhaps, it certainly surprised me. How much noise are we talking about? According to the data, about 70 decibels. How much is 7...”
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Course summary for: Evidence-Based Design for Creative Interior Spaces
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Architecture, Creativity, Interior Architecture, Interior Decoration, Interior Design, Spatial Design
Donald M. Rattner
A course by Donald M. Rattner
Donald Rattner is an award-winning architect and author. After earning a master’s of architecture from Princeton, he quickly found a job in the field, and later went on to build his own firm. The turning point in his career came when, while doing research for a project, he discovered the idea that our physical surroundings can influence our creative capacity. Since then, he’s been devoted to exploring this relationship and making his findings accessible to everyone.
Donald has published two books on the subject: The Creativity Catalog and the Amazon Bestseller My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation. His academic and professional work have been featured on CNN and in publications such as The New York Times, Work Design Magazine, Town & Country, and Brooklyn Magazine, among others. He also shares his knowledge on space design and creativity in university classrooms, workshops, and talks.
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