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Field: Scent and Space
Overview
We observe the relationship between a space's environment and purpose and its scent, and explore what scent means for the perception and experience of space.
Research Perspectives
From the Research Notes
“Scent, too, may be one of the kinds of information through which we perceive space.”
— From the research note “Thinking About the Scent of Space”
“The scent of a space can be seen not as a ‘thing,’ but as a phenomenon that changes within an environment.”
— From the research note “Thinking About the Scent of Space”
We sense space not only with our eyes, but through sound, temperature, touch, and scent. Where does scent exist within a space, and how do we recognize it? …
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The scents released by plants are not merely pleasant smells. The production and release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) involve not only the plant's own state, but also temperature, light, and the surrounding environment. …
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