Anyone who has had even brief experience with a building project, architecture or interior decorating, can speak to the impact that a well thought-out space can have on the culture of a physical space.
It doesn’t take extensive study to understand that how a room makes us “feel,” and what it “offers” those in its area, does influence the way we behave in the space. Well designed-places contribute to a pleasing mood and poorly designed spaces often heighten the vibe in disruptive ways.
So what does all this mean for the crowded, hectic, often tension-filled airports that we move through on our travels?
What are the changes that could be made to not only better accommodate the current creature comforts of air travel today, but provide forward thinking solutions so that the space is seen as a welcoming gateway for all people moving throughout our world? What small adjustments could help create a less stressful environment, and in doing so, encourage more graceful and compassionate travel that positively influences our world?
David Grossman of USA Today shares that Incheon International Airport in Seoul is leading the way into the future.
What changes, additions or subtractions would you suggest for recreating our traveling spaces in the world? Through thoughtful dreaming about the spaces where our lives merge in the world and a commitment on the individual level to travel gracefully, progress can be made.
Together, we can change the world.
Jason Barger is author of Step Back from the Baggage Claim: Change the World, Start at the Airport.
