People spend around 90% of their time indoors—living, working, learning, and healing–prompting an important conversation about how our surroundings affect our daily lives through their design. A growing body of evidence shows that built environments profoundly shape our bodies and minds, influencing not only our physical health but also our brain health, cognitive function, and social wellness.

In 2025, SPARC began our partnership with The Pedersen Foundation to develop future-focused insights and philanthropic opportunities to expand collaboration, adoption, and investment in neurospatial design—the interdisciplinary ecosystem bridging neuroscience, health, and the built environment—to support individual and community well-being.