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In response to increasing concern regarding the effects of design and architecture on our overall wellbeing, RIBA has released the Happy by Design<\/em> guide in order to examine how we can build happier, healthier spaces, from the ground up<\/h2>\n

\u201cWe spend 80% of time indoors,\u201d says author Ben Channon, \u201cbut we give little thought to how bricks and mortar impact us physiologically. Most building design<\/a> prioritises cost efficiencies and overheads, rather than paying attention to the nuances of human experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)<\/a>, Happy by Design<\/em> aims to inspire and motivate architects to design for the human experience, while also appealing to the wider public.<\/p>\n

Through a series of design tips and hand-drawn diagrams, this accessible guide can be used by everyone from employers looking to boost office morale or homeowners looking to DIY their way to a happier home.<\/p>\n

Also known as The Mindful Architect, Channon explains his own motivation for producing the book: \u201cI wanted to create something that was accessible, functional and empowering. There are so many changes we can make to our surroundings \u2013 from minor adjustments to those on an urban scale -that will have a palpable effect on our mental wellbeing<\/a> for the better.\u201d<\/p>\n

As Mental Health Ambassador and senior architect at London architectural practice Assael<\/a>, Channon\u2019s relationship with mental wellbeing in design is both personal and professional. During the final part of his architectural studies, his mental health took a turn for the worse. From this experience, he realised that mental health issues are universal and that anyone can find themselves struggling.<\/p>\n

Since then, he has worked tirelessly: researching and designing buildings that will improve people\u2019s mental and physical health. The result is Happy by Design<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Regarded as \u201cinventive and forward looking,\u201d Happy by Design<\/em> has been praised by New York Times bestselling author Shawn Achor, who commented: \u201cChannon takes happiness research into an important new domain, to help us rethink and design environments that help make the choice of happiness an easier and more sustainable one.\u201d<\/p>\n

Grand Designs presenter and creator of HAB Housing, Kevin McCloud<\/a>, also praised Happy by Design<\/em>, saying that \u201canyone building a house should read this first, as should every single developer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Follow the conversation on Twitter: #RIBAHappyByDesign @MindfulArchi<\/a><\/p>\n

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