Places of the Heart

Colin Ellard is that rare combination of active research scientist, talented popular science writer, engaging public speaker, and go-to media expert:

A practicing neuroscientist, Ellard conducts field research by leading urban walking tours and putting his data on display, often in museum settings, around the globe.

A writer, he contributes to outlets ranging from Nautilus to the Guardian , and keeps a blog at Psychology Today.

A speaker and expert, he has delivered a TED Talk, is regularly interviewed by outlets such as NPR, Time , and Scientific American , and is consulted as an expert by media outlets such as Discovery News, Travel+Leisure , Women's Health , and Slate.

Places of the Heart , a book with broad appeal, features:

Original, cutting-edge research about human happiness

Expansive history about how our emotions have shaped the way we construct our surroundings and the ways new technology will change the future of design

Fascinating facts about why we love natural spaces, hate sharp angles, and more

Clear and practical applications for how we build everything from a home and a city to virtual environments

Insight into ways we can avoid ethical collisions at the intersections of science, technology, and architecture