ARCHITECTURE INFLUENCING THE PSYCHE PT.2
SECURITY & CRIME Spatial structures are also associated with safety and security issues. If spatial structures fail, measures such as alarm systems or surveillance cameras often come into play. Certain structures can therefore attract crime or vandalism, but can also help to improve security and provide security. PERSONALITY & EVOLVEMENT The living environment in which we dwell and are surrounded by, and thus also our surrounding built environment is fertile ground for our individual development and evolution. In a positive sense, spaces can contribute to strengthening our sense of self-esteem and satisfaction. Deficits in this area might cause dissatisfaction, restlessness, alienation and listlessness. Many buildings, according to the Deinsberger-Deinsweger , have deficits of various kinds which are usually not immediately noticeable. Housing and social policy researcher Danny Friedman also sees correlations between poor housing conditions/neighborhoods a...