Beyond blue-sky thinking

16.01.2023

How diurnal patterns and meteorological phenomena influence the evaluation of beauty, awe and value in urban and natural landscapes.

Mat White, Senior Scientist in the  Vienna Cognitive Science Hub and the Urban and Environmental Psychology team at the University of Vienna, and Alexander Smalley, University of Exeter, provide insight into how diurnal rhythms and meteorological phenomena can influence evaluations of beauty, awe, and value in urban and natural landscapes. Take a closer look at their latest research, recently published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.