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Historic preservation enhances quality of life of Floridians, UF study finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Historic preservation enhances the quality of life of Floridians through economic and cultural contributions to an improved sense of place, according to a new study from the University of Florida.

Filed under Research, Architecture, Florida, Politics, Law on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.

Five years post-9/11, survey shows most consider skyscrapers safe

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Five years after terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center, a majority of respondents in a University of Florida study say they felt safe living and working in skyscrapers despite believing they are terrorist targets.

Filed under Research, Architecture, Engineering, Politics, Sciences on Monday, December 18, 2006.

Staffers benefit from single-room design for baby care, study finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Neonatal intensive care units designed with single-family rooms not only increase patient privacy but also boost staff satisfaction and reduce stress, according to a University of Florida study.

Filed under Research, Health, Architecture on Wednesday, November 29, 2006.

UF study: Store’s interior design may be best front against shoplifting

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Getting the goods on a thief may not be necessary if a store’s interior is designed to deter shoplifting in the first place, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Business, Architecture on Thursday, October 19, 2006.