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Brain research will improve urban environments

Brain research will improve urban environments

Sat 11 Apr 2026 16:04 CEST

With advanced brain research, urban planners will gain a better understanding of which environmental factors make us stressed and when we feel good. It may seem obvious, but we need data to show that it is true, says Camilla Berggren-Tarrodi, architect and project manager at the research institute RISE

Brain research will provide better urban environments

Brain research will provide better urban environments

Mon 6 Apr 2026 12:55 CEST

With advanced brain research, urban planners will gain a better understanding of what in the environment makes us stressed and what makes us feel good. It may seem obvious, but we need data to show that, says Camilla Berggren-Tarrodi, an architect and project manager at the research institute Rise