David Navarrete
David Navarrete (COM’97) of Fairfield, Iowa, was invited to speak at the American Institute of Architects Iowa convention on September 29, 2017. He presented a new continuing education course for architects and interior designers, based on a new paper he coauthored, “The Restorative Impact of Perceived Open Space.” “The paper explores the power of multisensory images (illusions of nature) to alter the observer’s perception and experience of interior space. The use of multisensory illusions set within an architectural context is explored through the lens of neuroscience and environmental design,” David writes. The paper was also presented at a conference in October 2017 in Baltimore, Md. David is director of research initiatives and content development at Sky Factory, a company that specializes in design and architecture that emphasizes a connection with nature.
From the Winter-Spring 2018 issue.