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How to Measure the Coherence of a Built Space

This article explores how design can transcend aesthetics and directly influence our biology. Drawing from neuroscience, biofeedback, and ancestral spatial wisdom, it reveals how geometry, light, and proportion can shape spaces that heal, regulate, and connect.

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Designing with the Nervous System

More than aesthetics, every space communicates directly with the body’s nervous system—triggering either stress or restoration before the mind can even react. This article explores how light, sound, geometry, and materials influence our physiology, using tools like HRV and EEG to measure real-time impact.

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Feng Shui Was Right (But Now We Can Prove It)

Ancient systems like Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra emphasized spatial harmony long before science could explain why. Today, neuroscience and biometric tools confirm what tradition intuited: clear flow, natural light, and geometric balance reduce stress and support well-being.

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The Hidden Ratios That Make Spaces Feel Right

Some spaces just feel right—and it's no coincidence. This article reveals how underlying mathematical ratios like the Golden Ratio and √2 quietly shape our perception of harmony. Rooted in nature, music, and human anatomy, these proportions offer a blueprint for creating spaces that foster ease, focus, and well-being.

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The Icositetragon — Designing with the 24-Sided Circle

More than a geometric curiosity, the icositetragon—a 24-sided polygon—reveals deep connections between design, biology, and rhythm. Found in music, time cycles, and the human spine, the number 24 serves as a natural blueprint for coherence. This article explores how applying 24-part symmetry in architecture can enhance wayfinding, support circadian rhythms, and calm the nervous system.

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From Geometry to Practice - Coherence in Real Spaces

Coherence design goes beyond theory—its impact is measurable in hospitals, schools, and workplaces. From faster healing in patient rooms with natural views, to improved test scores in well-lit classrooms, to enhanced focus and collaboration in rhythmically balanced offices, evidence shows that geometry, light, and acoustics directly affect human well-being.

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