Book Talk: Designing for Empathy - The Architecture of Connections in Learning Environments

Join Aybars Asci and Julia Higdon, authors of "Designing for Empathy - The Architecture of Connections in Learning Environments" to discuss the inextricable relationship between developmental psychology and our physical environment.

The conversation will be moderated by TC Record Executive Editor, Prof. Nancy Lesko with a panel of experts including Prof. Michelle Samura (Santiago Canyon College), Prof. Lindy Roy (Columbia GSAPP) and Prof. Elizabeth de Freitas (Adelphi University).

This thought-provoking discussion will explore how architectural design influences human behavior, emotions, and learning processes. Our distinguished panel will delve into Asci's groundbreaking research on creating spaces that foster empathy, particularly in educational settings.