Not since the contributions made by physics at the end of the 19th century (structural design methods, acoustic design formulas, lighting calculations, etc.) has science been so well prepared to expand the knowledge base available to the profession of architecture. ANFA is the only organization in the world devoted to the goal of building intellectual bridges between neuroscience and architecture.Not only will architects benefit from the knowledge base made possible by neuroscience, but future generations of school children, hospital patients, office workers, and worshippers in sacred places will have their environments more carefully tuned to their needs and desires."As the world becomes more digital, things that were once inert become responsive. Computational assets are embedded in matter.Walls and surfaces can display; materials can deform and actuate; spaces can sense.With all this potential, how should we think about design? A start is to appreciate that the environments we build are not just containers of activities; they are our partners, and often have a strong influence on outcomes. Work and play are interactive. A profound challenge is to understand human activity at faster time scales than architects and designers typically do.I will argue that the cognitive dimensions of activity are becoming increasingly important and can reshape how to think about design. This applies to our kitchens and homes as much as medical venues, school rooms, offices and retail stores.Examples that will be discussed include: lighting that adjusts its intensity level and color profile to your level of stress or your activity needs; kitchens that adapt to cognitive needs during cooking, offering recipe guidance, real-time monitoring; smart desks in offices; smart toys to facilitate physical thinking; eating areas that support telepresence for distributed dining; game/entertainment rooms; acuity adaptable hospital rooms."Assista o video, clique no link.The mission of the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture is to promote and advance knowledge that links neuroscience research to a growing understanding of human responses to the built environment. Heart-centered people!!! O Poder do Entusiasmo! Verdadeiro e vibra em unissono, tocando a natureza budica do ser humano! Assim e o genio William McDonough's !In this day of 60-second You Tube Videos, 100-word blog posts (no such luck with this one, sorry) and two-minute meals, Ive come to appreciate things that take an inordinately long time: Marathons, Passover Seder, Ken Burns documentariesall those hours spent thinking about one thing can lead to an experience akin to, well, having anexperience, if you know what I mean.So when I was invited to attend a talk by Cradle-to Cradle founder William McDonough that was described to me as three-hour deep dive of storytelling at this weekends West Coast Green conference, I was ready to stock up on Power Bars, don my most comfortable pants and be taken to another level. I was not disappointed (although coffee and a shift dress had to sufficeit was a conference after all).I had already heard from a handful of my favorite green designers and advocates (Michelle Kaufmann, Emily Pilloton, and of course, Brad Pitt) that the gospel of McDonough was life changing, but I couldnt imagine how much