020: Designing Consciousness: A Conversation with Itai Palti on the Future of Built Environments

Join architect and researcher Itai Palti as he explores how our environments shape human behavior and wellbeing. Drawing from his experience as founder of The Centre for Conscious Design and director of Hume, Itai shares how science-informed design can create more responsive spaces. Learn about the evolution of evidence-based architecture, the role of data in measuring spatial experience, and how early life experiences shape our relationship with place. Whether you're a designer, developer, or simply interested in how spaces affect us, this episode offers valuable insights into creating environments that enhance human experience.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Exploration of the impact of childhood environments on adult sensitivities and motivations.

• Balancing creativity and constraints in architectural design.

• The role of collaboration in creating meaningful and experiential spaces.

• Societal implications of design, including mental health and community engagement.

• Integration of playful learning into urban public spaces for child development.

• The promise and challenges of wearables and data measurement in understanding environments.

Resources from this Episode

To find out more about Itai Palti and what he's doing: 

The Centre for Conscious Design: https://theccd.org/

Hume: https://www.hume.space/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itaipalti/ 

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