Spaces such as libraries or galleries are the exception, where direct sunlight can often damage books or displays. This process continued and after a while, I realised that this subject had far wider implications than I’d previously imagined, with the potential to improve the day-to-day lives of people around the world, so, the process of writing Happy by Design began.

A new social and ecological prerogative demands appropriate material choices, a re-invention of construction and evolving building programmes that look at lifecycle, embodied energy and energy use. Packed with inspiration and advice, The Happy Design Toolkit will breathe new life into your projects and help you create a happier and more inclusive built environment for everyone. Alongside more than 100 hand-drawn illustrations by the author, each of the featured architectural interventions includes analyses of the wellbeing benefits they offer, as well as potential limitations or challenges.

Warm colours on the other hand can be relaxing and calming, as they’re shown to promote the release of serotonin. Concepts are presented through a series of easy-to-understand design tips which are accompanied by diagrams and illustrations by Ben. Each of the featured architectural interventions includes an analysis of the wellbeing benefits as well as the potential limitations or associated challenges.

As issues around physical and mental wellbeing become more prominent in the media and wider society, ‘Happy by Design’ offers design advice on creating ‘happier homes’ and has been written to appeal to and be of use to everyone – from architects and property developers to DIY homeowners and students to employers who want to make their workspace ‘happier’ for their staff.I also see this work as being incredibly important for the design of affordable housing, as data, unfortunately, shows that the less well-off someone is, the more likely they are to suffer with mental health issues.

He discusses the recent reduction in facilities like sports centres, football pitches, swimming pools and tennis courts, and the negative effect this can have on the overall wellbeing of a community. Basing a design advice to achieve well-being or happiness only on a single study sometimes isn't exactly objective in my opinion.

The brief was to refresh my site, they have gone above and beyond and I would have not hesitate to recommend them. I couldn’t recommend anyone else more highly, every silly question was answered (and there were lots of them), it was like working with mind readers who knew things would crop up before they did. Lighter colors will give you maximum reflective powers, and a glossy finish can add extra luminosity. This guide is designed to help students understand what a 'site analysis' is and why it is valuable to their design proposals, this book provides 100 easy-to-follow rules of thumb with simple line drawings and illustrations to help. Having carved out a reputation as an industry expert on this subject, he is now in high demand on panel discussions, podcasts, at major corporations and for university lectures.