Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club!
AIA Austin WiA third and last read of this year will be Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard is a compelling exploration into how the spaces we inhabit—our homes, workplaces, cities, and nature—shape our emotions, thoughts, and bodily responses. Drawing from neuroscience and environmental psychology, Ellard illustrates how design elements in places like parks, churches, casinos, or shopping malls trigger feelings ranging from awe and relaxation to anxiety and temptation. Merging scientific research with personal narrative and historical context, this book invites readers to reconsider the role of place in our well-being and to shape environments with intention and insight. Book club led by Mai Addo
We’ll meet every other Thursday via Zoom for ~45 minutes to chat and share insights.
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• Our first session will kick off on Thursday, August 14 at 7pm, and continue biweekly.
📖 August 14 – Introduction + Chapters 1–2
📖 August 28 – Chapters 3–4
📖 Sept 11 – Chapters 5–6
📖 Sept 25 – Chapters 7–End + Wrap-Up