Our findings indicate that higher partitions are associated with greater perceived safety and reduced distractions, while curved contours are perceived as more aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable compared to angular designs. The Bürolandschaft typology significantly enhances perceived safety and interaction.

“Architecture should take into account how people function cognitively”, says Michal Gath-Morad. She’s the lead author of a study conducted by a team of researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Cambridge.

Assistant Prof. Dr. Michal Gath-Morad and colleagues from ETH Zurich introduce Experiments As Code (ExaC), a novel platform featured in Nature Scientific Reports, revolutionising behavioural research by offering a reproducible, auditable, and scalable framework for conducting behaviour experiments in VR.

Assistant Prof. Dr. Michal Gath-Morad and colleagues present findings on the impact of strategic visibility on wayfinding behavior in multilevel buildings, highlighting its role in promoting efficient navigation and shaping wayfinding strategies, with implications for inclusive built environments.

Assistant Prof. Dr. Michal Gath-Morad and colleagues from the Technion and UC Berkeley publish a new paper exploring the factors that affect pedestrian walking experience in cities.