Cortisol Reactivity by Level of Spatial Enclosure
Neuroarchitecture finding documenting that cortisol (stress hormone) levels increase in spaces with low ceilings, close walls, and absence of external views — p
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Neuroarchitecture finding documenting that cortisol (stress hormone) levels increase in spaces with low ceilings, close walls, and absence of external views — particularly relevant for the design of tiny houses and domes where the feeling of enclosure can counteract the benefits of the design.