How to Design for Solitude

Key points

  • Our built environments largely serve an extravert ideal, but nearly half of the population is introverted.

  • Solitude-friendly design helps provide a sense of safety (physical and psychological).

  • Space for solitude supports deep thinking, reflection, mental rest, and potential flow.

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