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Studio dVO – Fiona de Vos

Presentations

Fiona de Vos offers customized lectures, workshops and in-company training on the influence of the environment on the well-being of users. This can be about a specific topic such as the psychology of office innovation, healing environments, dementia friendly buildings or generative space, or about a specific environment such as a prison, hospital, museum, residential area or learning environment.

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2023

Healing environment, adding psychology to design, Cepezed, October 2023

The psychology of the Bijlmer Bajes, HKU, October 2023

More than just stacking stones, UvA campus, Amsterdam, July 2023

The environment as medicine, SOON, Utrecht, June 2023

Leading by design XI, June 2023

The psychology of the museum, Noordbrabants Museum, Den Bosch, March 2023

The psychology of the workplace, HOI and DFB, Eindhoven, March 2023

Repurposing Pieter Baan Center, Utrecht School of the Arts, February 2023

The liveable city around the Kaai, UFO, Rotterdam, January 2023

2022

What can environmental psychology contribute to a building? Revolve, Nieuwkuijk, November 2022

The impact of buildings on people, inspiration session, Humanagement, November 2022

Dementia friendly buildings, Novicare, October 2022

Leading by design X, September 2022

Creating an environment where everyone can thrive, Leeuwarden Medical Center, April 2022

The environment as medicine, SOON, Utrecht, June 2022

Environmental psychology and nature, Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht, February 17, 2022

2021

Building experience. Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Amersfoort, October 2021

Leading by design IX, October 2021

The environment as medicine, SOON, Utrecht, June 2021

Healthy living & vital living, DID workshop, April 2021

Environmental psychology and the care environment, Utrecht School of the Arts, February 11, 2021

2020

What does an environmental psychologist do? Cygnus High School Amsterdam, November 2020

How do we experience buildings? Hogeschool Utrecht, Amersfoort, October 2020

Interior design and environmental psychology, Jan de Bouvries Academy, Deventer, September 25, 2020

The 1.5 meter society & environmental psychology, University of Amsterdam, June 2020

The environment as medicine, SOON, Utrecht, June 2020

Introduction to environmental psychology, Leading by Design, June 2020

The psychology of prisons, Department of Correctional Services, April 2020

The psychology of prisons, Hospitality Group, February 2020

Environmental psychology and circularity, Utrecht School of the Arts, February 11, 2020

Improving wellbeing by adding psychology to design, Mijksenaar, February 2020

2019

Workshop on healing environments in healthcare and education, Ahrend & Gispen, December 2019

Adding psychology to design, EFPSA Scientific Conference, Prague, November 2019

ICU experience, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, October 2019

Building experience. Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Amersfoort, October 2019

Campus psychology, Antwerp, October 2019

The environment as medicine, SOON, Utrecht, July 20019

Healing environment & ‘s Koonings Jaght, Siza, June 2019

Perception. Implicit and explicit wishes. Hospitality Group, Eindhoven, May 2019

The smell of the place, workshop with SeederDeBoer for KLM, Amsterdam, March 2019

The smell of the place, workshop with SeederDeBoer for De Nationale Politie, Bunnik, March 2019

Company training in environmental psychology, Fame, Zwolle, January-February 2019

Interior design and environmental psychology, Jan de Bouvries Academy, Deventer, January 25, 2019

Hospitable healthcare environments, Innovation LAB Horecava, Rai, Amsterdam, January 8, 2019

2018

Generative Space: an acute care environment that is maximally supportive. Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, December 18, 2018

The Village as Healing Environment, Siza, Arnhem, December 12, 2018

Generative Space: prevention is better than cure. Hospitality Group, Amsterdam, December 7, 2018

Evidence Based Building in Healthcare, College University Wageningen, November 20, 2018

Leading by Design VI. Troy USA, October 22, 2018

The Experience of Public Space, CROW Breda, October 11, 2018

Interior Design and environmental psychology, Jan de Bouvries Academy, Deventer, October 5, 2018

Influencing the building experience. Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Amersfoort, October 4, 2018

Creating office environments where people flourish, Municipality of Groningen, Groningen,September 28, 2018

Food for thought: the influence of environment on people in Coa’s, COA The Hague, September 20, 2018

Creating Generative Spaces, Gerflor, St. Niklaas, Belgium, September 18, 2018

Creating places where people can thrive, RAvB, Rotterdam, September 6, 2018

Generative Space: creating places for people to flourish, Archipel, Best, June 15, 2018

Adding psychology to design, Paris Design Healthweek UIA-PHG, May 30, 2018

Generative Space: optimizing the experience, Heijmans, Building Holland Rai Amsterdam, April 18, 2018 Vlog Heijmans

Generative Space: creating places where people can thrive, Gerflor, Houten, April 10, 2018

Circular Design, round table expert discussion, Interface DesignLAB, Amsterdam, March 14, 2018 Film Interface

Generative Space: creating offices where people can thrive, Hospitality Group, Eindhoven, March 13, 2018

Generative Space. Building more consciously for rehabilitation. Utrecht School of the Arts, February 8, 2018

2017

Healing environment, the importance of meaningful design in healthcare, Knowledge Center 60plus, Vlissingen, December 14, 2017

The psychology of prisons, DJI Krimpen, November 23, 2017

Living in a dementia-friendly home, Mart Two, Utrecht November 17, 2017

Prevention is better than cure, Gerflor, Treant Group Emmen, November 16, 2017

Prevention is better than cure, Ahrend, Amsterdam, October 12, 2017

Building experience. Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Amersfoort, October 12, 2017

Leading by Design V. Denver USA, June 27, 2017

Building experience: making informed decisions. Gerflor, Utrecht, June 15, 2017

Creating places to thrive. Hospitality Group, Eindhoven, May 18, 2017

Knowledgeable design, the psychology of prisons. TU Delft, May 11, 2017

Building more consciously. Added value for the client. Draaijer & Partners, Amsterdam, May 8, 2017

The psychology of school buildings. ProoLeiden, Leiden, February 9, 2017

Healing environments. Building more consciously in healthcare. Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht, February 10, 2017

2016

There are no shortcuts to a healing environment. GGZ Noord Holland Noord, Heiloo, December 13, 2016

Consciously designed: optimal learning environments. Heutink, Rotterdam, November 29, 2016

Psychology of public space. Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht, November 18, 2016

Building more consciously: a beautiful building is not enough. Municipality of Rotterdam, November 14, 2016

Designing healthy hospitals. Wageningen University College, November 14, 2015

The psychology of the classroom. DUCO, Nijmegen, November 9, 2016

Environmental psychology & FM. Course FM, Studiecentrum Bedrijf en Overheid, Utrecht, November 1, 2016

Building more consciously: privacy and personal space at work. Coare, October 14, 2016

Masterclass on the new way of working and environmental psychology. Ynno, Utrecht, October 6, 2016

Prevention is better than cure. Aafje, Rotterdam, September 15, 2016

Leading by design IV. Troy, USA, May 10, 2016

Building more consciously in healthcare, contribution BBA Anniversary Day. The Hague, April 15,

Building more consciously in a rehabilitation center. Rijndam Rehabilitation, Rotterdam April 6, 2016

Trends and the new way of working. Eneco, Rotterdam, April 6, 2016

Workshop knowledgeable design for people with physical and mental disabilities. s Heerenloo, Apeldoorn, March 31, 2016

Masterclass on the new way of working and environmental psychology. Ynno, Utrecht, March 17, 2016

Workshop knowledgeable design for people with physical and mental disabilities. ‘s Heerenloo, Apeldoorn, February 18, 2016

Healing environments. Conscious building in care. Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht, February 9, 2016

2015

The art and science of dementia care. 3rd Expert Meeting, Stimulation Fund, Amsterdam, December 10.

Building and furnishing for the dementia course ‘The Dementia Conversation’. Wageningen, December 10

Expert meeting The Institute for Lighting Design (ILo). December 7, 2015

From healing environment to generative space. Architectenweb Rotterdam, December 3, 2015

Building more consciously in healthcare. Cradle 2 Cradle Café, Radboud Nijmegen, November 26, 2015

Environment and dementia. Workshop National Congress on Modern Dementia Care, Bussum, November 24, 2015

The art and science of dementia care. 2nd Expert Meeting, Stimulation Fund, Amsterdam, November 19, 2015

Creating places to flourish. Hacking Healthcare, University of Amsterdam, November 18, 2015

Build experience, make informed decisions. Leoxx, Houten, November 12, 2015

Designing healthy hospitals, Wageningen University, November 10, 2015

More people with more conscious building? KAW, Groningen, October 15, 2015

Panelist Student Charette. Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo, Chicago, October 2015

Environmental Psychology & FM. Course FM, Studiecentrum Bedrijf en Overheid, Utrecht, September 30, 2015

Building experience. Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Amersfoort September 25, 2015

More conscious building in healthcare. Gispen, Culemborg, September 22, 2015

From ordinary care to ordinary life. Ipse de Bruggen, June 9, 2015

More conscious building. s Heeren Loo, June 8, 2015

From ordinary care to ordinary life. ‘s Heeren Loo, May 21, 2015

Designing healthy hospitals. Wageningen University, May 26, 2015

Playing with space. Workshop Congres Boeiend Bouwen DJI, March 25, 2015

What bricks do to people. Keynote Congress Engaging Building DJI, March 25, 2015

In-company training: added value for the customer. Maasdam, March 12, 2015

Prevention is better than cure. Workshop Sioo, March 6, 2015

Building more consciously. SeederdeBoer, Hilversum, March 5, 2015

Building more consciously & children’s hospitals. Utrecht School of the Arts, February 10, 2015

Engaging a community to create a world-class children’s hospital. with Bruce Komiske, International Space Seminar, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, February 3, 2015

Creating care environments where people can thrive. International Space Seminar, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, February 4, 2015

Building more consciously: an introduction to environmental psychology. Coare, January 21, 2015

2014

Environment and Dementia, Workshop National Congress on Modern Dementia Care, November 24, 2014

More conscious building in care, Maasdam, Waddinxveen, November 18, 2014

More conscious building in care, Cradle 2 Cradle Café, Desso, Gelredome, Arnhem, November 13, 2014

Creating generative spaces for people with early onset dementia, @Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo, Chicago, October 2014

Keynote Speaker “Creating places to flourish” at Crossroads, 10th Anniversary D/Dock, September 2014

Creating Places to Flourish, Hacking Healthcare, University of Amsterdam, September 2014

Knowledgeable design: a unique selling point, BNA, Amsterdam, June 2014

A workplace for everyone, Center for People and Buildings, Delft, May 28, 2014

(Be)Livable Building, Gemiva-SVG Group, Swetterhaege, Zoeterwoude, March 18, 2014

Conscious enrichment, lecture Bedrijvenkring Rijnland Hospital, Rijnland Hospital, Alphen aan de Rijn, March 11, 2014

Building more consciously in healthcare. Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht, February 2014

2013

Healing Environments through more conscious building and design, KOBE, Valkenswaard, November 26, 2013

Dementia and Architecture, workshop National Congress on Modern Dementia Care, November 25, 2013

A good foundation is between the ears. Keynote speech, Care Congress of Architectenweb, Rotterdam, November 14, 2013

The healing power of art. Lecture Watersnoodmuseum, Ouwerkerk, in honor of opening artwork Claudy Jongstra, November 6, 2013

How healthy is your practice? Lecture annual conference Praktijkondersteuning , Lelystad October 31, 2013

The deconstructed workspace. Healthcare Facilities Symposium, Chicago, October 2013

There are no shortcuts to a Holistic Healing Environment, Health Space Design, Groningen, September 2013

Knowledgeable Interiors in Healthcare settings, WIE, Amsterdam, September 2013

The Building, Growth and Applications of a Model for Holistic Healing Environments. EDRA, Providence, June 2013

More human with more conscious building. Gerion/VUmc, May 2013

Day lecturer Healing Environment. Leiden Congress Bureau, Amersfoort, May 2013

Building more consciously in care, BNO, Jaarbeurs Utrecht, March 2013

Building more consciously in healthcare. University of the Arts Utrecht, February 2013

2012

Knowledgeable Design, Improved Well-Being for People with Dementia. HEALTHCARE DESIGN Conference, Phoenix, November 2012.

The Building, Growth and Applications of a Model for Holistic Healing Environments. Guest lecture Wageningen University, October 2012

Workplace strategies in Hospitals. Healthcare Facilities Symposium, Chicago, October 2012

The healing environment. Congress Wound Recognition, Jaarbeurs Utrecht, October 2012

Evidence based design. Foundation Friends Meander Medsich Centrum, Amersfoort July 2012

In/ Out of home – building more consciously in care. Architectencafé Heren 5, Amsterdam June 2012

What is a healing environment? Willem-Alexander Children’s Fund, LUMC, Leiden, June 2012

Environmental psychology in practice, University of Amsterdam, April 2012

A hospitable environment. A warm welcome, Medilex, Amersfoort, March 2012

Building more consciously in healthcare. Utrecht School of the Arts, February 2012

2011

There are no shortcuts to a healing environment. Contribution A+A, Amsterdam, November 2011

Building more consciously in healthcare. Environmental psychology & practice. University of Amsterdam, November 2011

The new way of working, Utrecht School of the Arts, November 2011

Beyond cosmetics. Improving well-being through design in senior living. Healthcare Facilities Symposium, Chicago, September 2011

Building, growing and applying a model for holistic healing environments. Environmental Psychology, Eindhoven, September 2011

Building more consciously & ACTA. ACTA, Department of Social Dentistry, Amsterdam, June 2011

Building more consciously in care. Utrecht School of the Arts, June 2011

A hospitable environment. Hospitality care with stars, CineMec Ede, June 2011

Hospitality and healing environment. Leids Congres Centrum, Amersfoort, March 2011

No hospitality without a healing environment. International Symposium FM, Hanze Hogeschool Groningen, February 2011

2010

Psychiatric Facility Design. Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, Chicago, September 2010

A Holistic, Healing Environment for Children’s Hospitals. KASK, Ghent, June 2010

No healing environment without an active role of FM. Facto Magazine Congress, June 2010

Environmental Psychology & Practice. College University of Amsterdam, April 2010

2009

Workshop on Healing Environments. TNO, November 2009

Workshop Healing environment. Ahrend, November 2009

Results research Martini Hospital, Martini Hospital, October 2009

Panel member Symposium Care & Design, NVTL, October 2009

Environmental psychology & practice. College University of Amsterdam, April 2009

2008

Child-centered care is family-centered care. Association Child and Hospital, Rotterdam, Dec. 2008

Better faster in a healing environment? PAOG-Heyendael course, UMC St. Radboud, Nijmegen, Oct. 2008

Children’s hospitals as holistic healing environments, Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam, Feb. 2008

2007

2002

The hospital building as medicine, TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, Dec. 2007.

Understanding and quantifying healing environments, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, June 2006

Environmental Psychology and Architecture, Technical University of Delft, Delft, May 2006

Understanding and Quantifying the Benefits of a Healing Environment, Health Care Design Conference, Atlanta, Sept. 2005

Environmental Psychology and Design. School of Design, New York, Apr. 2005

Indicators for Healing Environments. SWIZ Symposium, Apeldoorn, Nov. 2003

Education Medical Spectrum Twente. From hospital to better hospital, June 2002

Training NVTG. The hospital as a patient, March 2002

Experiences with Environmental Psychology. Lecture series for the nursing and care home construction course, Hospital Facilities Construction Board, Lochem, Dec. 2002

2001

1997

Human needs in the design of the built environment. Presentation Paphe Conference, Paris, Dec. 2001

Influence of the environment on well-being. Presentation Arcares, Nov. 2001

Healing environment. Day chairman jubilee symposium GDVV (‘s-Gravenhaagse Dienst Verpleging en Verzorging), Oct. 2000

Does a nice room make you better? Lecture Dutch Association of Hospitals, June 2000

Chairman conference on elderly care for the GDVV (‘s-Gravenhaagse Dienst Verpleging en Verzorging), The Hague, Oct. 2000

Evaluation of a children’s hospital. Lecture ‘Symposium on Healthcare Design’, Orlando, Florida, Dec. 1999

A friendly environment for Alzheimer’s patients. Guest lecture, University of Amsterdam, Department of Psychonomics, Nov. 1999

Autonomy and environmental influences. Lecture congress ‘Baas in eigen brein’ of Care Institutions Rijswijk, May 1999

Workshop on Facility Management at the Silesian Technical University of Gliwice, Poland, March 1997

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