Departments and Centers in the College Outreach Ecotecture Ecotecture design is grounded on natural dynamics, healthy materials, biological principles, human ergonomics, cultural respect, and compassionate understanding for the planet and all living creatures. The intent of the research is to help organizations gain a competitive advantage by better understanding how innovative workplace strategies contribute to the effectiveness of individuals, teams, and the organization as a whole.
Recent research focuses on the role of ambient physical characteristics in human well-being.
Among the settings examined in recent years are schools, day care, homes, blue-collar work, and health care facilities. Human environment processes of interest include psychophysiological stress, psychological distress, learning and motivation, interpersonal relationships, mastery and control, emotional affect, including preference and satisfaction, and human development over the lifespan.