American Institute of Architecture - Architecture and Justice

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Justice Architecture
The Academy of Architecture for Justice (AAJ) promotes and fosters the exchange of information and knowledge between members, professional organizations, and the public for high-quality planning, design, and delivery of justice architecture.
If you wish to become involved with the Academy of Architecture for Justice, call AIA Member Services, 800-242-3837, and ask to designate AAJ as one of your knowledge communities.Contact: Allison Fax

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In November - San Francisco
Neuroscience and Courthouse Design Workshop: Understanding Cognitive Processes in the CourthouseBy Christina Noble, Assoc. AIA, LEED APThe Academy of Neuroscience of Architecture was created with the mission to research links between neuroscience and “human responses to the built environment.” As Dr. Fred Gage stated in his Lecture on Neuroscience and Architecture, “the places we live, work and play are changing our brains and our behavior all the time.” Neuroscience research has determined that the brain controls behavior, genes control the brain’s “design and structure,” and the environment impacts gene’s function. As a result, environmental changes impact behavior. Click here to read more.

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