The Centre for Conscious Design

Designing for Life

Place Attachment

Designing for place attachment involves creating environments that resonate emotionally with individuals. Thoughtful planning, cultural sensitivity, and community involvement foster a sense of belonging. By incorporating local elements, meaningful landmarks, and communal spaces, designers can enhance people’s emotional connection to a place, promoting long-lasting attachment and a sense of identity.

Related Topics

Connection to Nature, Ecological Health, Ecosystem Health, Heritage, Orientation, Place Attachment, Place Identity, Presence, Sense of Place, Sustainability, Wayfinding

Conscious Design Network members with this Focus Area – Browse All Members

Mark Bessoudo

Health & Wellbeing, Sense of Place, Sustainability

Connie Lin

Connection & Belonging, Health & Wellbeing, Place Attachment

David Navarrete

Connection & Belonging, Connection to Nature, Health & Wellbeing