Variance in the interior space
(e.g., different ceiling heights or room widths)

SPATIAL VARIETY

Research

1. A variety of spaces (visually accessible versus visually enclosed) and “multiple sensory retreats” in a building are important for emotional and cognitive functioning and may affect immune-system function (Schweitzer, Gilpin, & Frampton, 2004).

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References

Schweitzer, M., Gilpin, L., & Frampton, S. (2004). Healing spaces: Elements of environmental design that make an impact on health. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10, S-71-S-83.