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Planning for Healthier Communities! Planning reform is a hot topic during these early days of the new UK Government. With ambitious plans to build 1.5m new homes, it’s right to consult on one of the most significant policy areas that can unlock and turbocharge the nation’s need for new homes. The Humanise Campaign has used the consultation as an opportunity to urge the Government to restate the purpose of planning. Britain's planning system was originally set up in 1947 to tackle a public health crisis, and people's health & wellbeing remains at the very heart of what planning is for. It’s not just a numbers game, or an infrastructure challenge. It’s not just about economic growth. It's about responding to human needs and protecting the planet. From a Humanise perspective, it follows that the NPPF should focus on people, as much as place, and we would like to strengthen the social objective of planning, expressed in paragraph 8b in Section 2, which is pretty loosely defined at the moment. We also think there needs to be a much better understanding of the impact of new development on public health. Specifically, we’d like to see explicit reference to two ideas in Section 8: (a) emotion as a function of design: the idea that how a building makes you feel is fundamental to its design. (b) the importance of 'necessary visual complexity': the idea that every new building that is visible to the public, regardless of its style, should offer some degree of visual interest, because of the impact this has on people’s mental health and behaviours. There’s an emerging body of research on this which you can find here: https://lnkd.in/e3G-SFCD. Both of these 'humanise principles' contribute fundamentally to the quality of individual buildings and to people’s health and wellbeing.  With health inequalities ever growing across the country, we need to go back to first principles and make sure this next version of the NPPF plays its role in improving the nation’s health. Later in the autumn, the Humanise Campaign will publish its first policy paper. Make sure you’re signed up ( https://lnkd.in/eqbB_36J ) to receive it in your inbox. Tibbalds Hilary Satchwell Patrick Diamond Jack Shaw Jay Morton Chris Hogwood Jasmine Amber Basran Katja Stille Matilda Agace Nicola Steuer Amy Tarr Joanna Averley Sowmya Parthasarathy Laura Percy Karen Daye Kristy Lansdown Sarah Allan Pete Gladwell Alex Ely Nazeya Hussain Kate Henderson Rhys Moore Leanne Tritton Helen Fadipe MBE, MRTPI David Joyce Michael Meadows Citu #housing #planning #architecture #building #planners #urbanplanning #health

A clip from my conversation with Eliot Postma of Heatherwick studio and Humanise.org . Full episode available on Spotify : https://lnkd.in/eqwYcURs Also available on Apple. And now YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eaKn_gxM Matt Bell Abigail Scott Paul Witherford Watson Mann architects Bell Phillips

🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ Thrilled to share my conversation with Eliot Postma, partner and group leader at Heatherwick Studio, on the latest episode of the Architects for Change podcast. Eliot dives into the studio’s Humanise campaign, which challenges the status quo of soulless urban design and calls for a more thoughtful, emotionally engaging approach to the built environment. 🌿🏙️ We explore: ✨ How design impacts mental health and sustainability. ✨ The role of neuroscience in creating joyful, human centred spaces. ✨ Heatherwick Studio’s unique philosophy of balancing visual complexity with functionality. Whether you're passionate about architecture, urbanism, or just curious about how better design can shape a brighter future, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Tune in now on Spotify and Apple: https://lnkd.in/einEG7tS Eliot Postma Heatherwick studio Abigail Scott Paul Matt Bell Bell Phillips Witherford Watson Mann architects Humanise.org #Podcast #Architecture #UrbanDesign #Sustainability

Really exciting to see this new centre for #Neuroarchitecture and #NeuroDesign established in London. We look forward to collaborating with the team to understand better the impact of buildings, specifically the design of building facades, on our mental health and wellbeing. Congratulations Hugo Spiers and UCL team!

BLAND OF THE FREE? The latest Humanise Campaign newsletter has dropped! Find it here: https://lnkd.in/dAQiRU4k With all eyes on the US, this month’s bumper issue focuses on the state of building and city design in America, with insightful commentary and analysis from Sam Lubell, Mary O'Hara and James Wines. You can also find links to the academic presentations from our research symposium last month. Not yet signed up? Here’s the link to receive the latest Humanise happenings and become a part of our growing global movement for change 👇 https://lnkd.in/eqbB_36J

Absolutely thrilled to have attended the London Build Expo and to be part of the panel on "Unlocking the Power of Human-Centric Architecture for a Better UK." Huge thanks to David Patterson, Marie Williams, Arthur Smart, Ryan Kingsnorth and Burak Capli for such an enriching session. It was an honour to chair the discussion and hear a variety of perspectives, exploring how we can create spaces that resonate emotionally, are deeply inclusive and engage with end users to foster a strong sense of place. We delved into the key players and effective strategies to pursue. For me a great opportunity to advocate for the Humanise Campaign. Join the movement! Humanise.org #humanise.org

The Humanise movement is sweeping the globe! From the UK and the US, to China, and now... South Korea! 🇰🇷 With the Korean edition of the Humanise book hitting shelves, we're sparking a public conversation about the design of our cities in this new corner of the world 🌎 Looking to grab a copy of the Korean edition of the book?https://lnkd.in/eJ5bDx44 If you're ready to look up and see a world filled with joy, connection, and purpose - join our global campaign by signing up to our newsletter below and joining in the conversation via social media! 📲 https://lnkd.in/eqbB_36J

One for the Mancunians! Interview with Thomas Heatherwick following his #Humanise talk last month in #Manchester when he calls for more interesting buildings: “If there's anywhere that could do it it's Manchester.” Humanise.org 👇

The Humanise Campaign is a global one. Fantastic to see the interest in it across the world👇

Our recent Humanise Research Symposium featured insightful presentations exploring the intersection of neuroscience and architecture; the importance of emotional attachment to place; and how to design and deliver more human developments in cities. Now, you can catch all the highlights and valuable insights from Colin Ellard, Professor Rebecca Madgin, Richard Upton and Thomas Heatherwick  by accessing the talks on our YouTube channel. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and stay informed on the latest research from the Humanise Campaign. Watch the talks here: https://lnkd.in/ehHwHafi #HumaniseResearch #SymposiumTalks #ResearchTrends #KnowledgeSharing