Telephone poles and street trees overlapped in nineteenth-century cities, contested between aesthetics, technology, and regulation, blurring natural and built environments.

A pair of individuals sitting at a park bench looking at the landscape.

“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” — Winston Churchill Architecture is more than just the art of building. It is the subtle yet powerful shaper of human thought, emotion, and interaction. While we often judge buildings by their visual appeal or practicality, their influence on our behavior and well-being is just as significant. The way a space is lit, the materials used, its spatial organization, acoustics, and even its color palette can alter our mood, foster (or hinder) social interaction, and affect how we work, heal, or relax.

Share your expertise with a LEED committee in 2026.

Earlier this year, the Centre for Joined Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) launched a new powerhouse of social science, research, and action,...