aesthetics
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Exploring the Beauty of Tradition: How Fractal Geometry Influences Visual Attention in Architectural Design
JOURNAL PUBLICATION CITATION: Brandon R. Ro and Xavier Parareda, “Exploring the Beauty of Tradition: How Fractal Geometry Influences Visual Attention… Read More
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Beauty and the Brain: Reconsidering the Role of Ornament in Architecture
Earlier last month I was privileged to present the following peer-reviewed paper titled “Technological Modes of Making Architecture” during the… Read More
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Exploring the Impact of the Divine – A Case Study on Sagrada Familia
ABSTRACT: Sacred architecture is created to leave an impression. To create a space that helps amplify and elevate one’s experience into… Read More
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Architectural design, visual attention, and human cognition: Exploring responses to federal building styles
ABSTRACT: This article examines the ongoing architectural debate surrounding styles for American government buildings. It tests the results of the 2020… Read More
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UVU Architecture Students Shine at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research in Long Beach, CA
Utah Valley University’s architecture students made a significant impact at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held in Long… Read More
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UVU Architecture Students Lead the State in Innovative Research at 2024 Utah Conference for Undergraduate Research
Utah Valley University’s architecture students have once again demonstrated their excellence in the field of architectural research by presenting a… Read More
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Beauty and Transcendence in Architecture: Four Ideals for the Secular Age
I was privileged to deliver a conference paper titled “Beauty and Transcendence in Architecture: Four Ideals for the Secular Age”… Read More
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Theatrical and Spatial Modes of Presenting the Endowment Ritual in Latter-day Saint Temples
I was privileged to present a paper titled “Theatrical and Spatial Modes of Presenting the Endowment Ritual in Latter-day Saint… Read More
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Blending the Subjective and Objective Realms of Sacred Architecture at the Pantheon: Creating a Comparative Framework for Evaluating Transformative Experiences in Ritual Contexts
“Sacred spaces have the potential of creating lasting and meaningful experiences for human beings. Recent studies in neuroaesthetics and neurotheology… Read More
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Technological Modes of Making Architecture
Earlier last month I was privileged to present the following peer-reviewed paper titled “Technological Modes of Making Architecture” during the… Read More
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Philosophy on Design and Teaching Architecture
STATEMENT ON TEACHING PHILOSOPHY As both an architect and teacher, I am a believer of Winston Churchill’s saying “We… Read More
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Understanding Extraordinary Architectural Experiences through Content Analysis of Written Narratives
Sir. Winston Churchill once said, “We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us.” Architecture has the power to positively affect human… Read More
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Transcending Architecture: Contemporary Views on Sacred Space
I am pleased to announce the publication of a timely book on sacred architecture edited by my former Professor Julio… Read More
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Memory, Social Interaction, and Communicability in Extraordinary Experiences of Architecture
“Memory, Social Interaction, and Communicability in Extraordinary Experiences of Architecture.” ABSTRACT: Using nearly 2,900 entries from a previously documented survey on… Read More
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The Effect of Gender, Age, and Education in Extraordinary Aesthetic Experiences
“The Effect of Gender, Age, and Education in Extraordinary Aesthetic Experiences” Authors: Julio Bermudez, Brandon Ro Proceedings of the 44th… Read More
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Eternal Return – Nature Observatory
Eternal Return – Temple of Time: Observing Cycles of Time in Nature Potomac River, Washington, DC 37,500 sf Nature Observatory DESCRIPTION: The… Read More
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