The Science

Chart showing the psychology of the impact of the environment on the senses

Sensory Design is founded on enduring scientific principles that have been studied and refined over decades. Some of these concepts, such as the intentional use of specific colors in schools and hospitals, date back to the early 1900s. At LHSD, we weave together a diverse range of these principles to create holistic sensory designs that enhance the lives of all who experience them.

The links below offer a collection of articles and studies that delve into the relationship between our environment, sensory input, and overall well-being. As research in this field continues to expand, so does our understanding of the profound ways our surroundings shape how we feel, function, and thrive.

The Power of Sensory Regulation: Unleashing Well-being by Dr. Megan Anna Neff

Sensory Emotion Regulation

Sensory Design: Architecture for a Full Spectrum of Senses

The Ultimate Experience: A Guide to the Principles of Sensory Design

Emotional Responses to Multisensory Environmental Stimuli: A Conceptual Framework and Literature Review

Sensory Room Ideas

Project Study: The Sensory Well-Being Hub at Lane Tech Prep High School

Effects of sensory distraction and salience priming on emotion identification in autism: an fMRI study

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