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Design review and public preferences: Effects of geographical location, public consensus, sensation seeking, and architectural styles
By Stamps III, A. E., & Nasar, J. L.
Full Citation
Stamps III, A. E., & Nasar, J. L. (1997). Design review and public preferences: Effects of geographical location, public consensus, sensation seeking, and architectural styles. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 17(1), 11-32.
Key Findings
The findings of this study confirm the stability of earlier research showing the public to dislike modern or atypical styles, and prefer popular or traditional styles -- often in marked contrast with design professionals.