Some places are great for thinking great thoughts. Others are better for more mundane mental work. Some excel as spaces for active physical work, whether that is doing laundry or exercising (yes, exercising is work).

It turns out that there is a sort of inverse relationship between the mental energy we need to do whatever we’re up to and how energizing the world around us should be—when more brain energy is needed, the space we’re in serves us best when it is a less invigorating place to be. And the reverse is also true: when less mental energy is required, the place around us should be more exciting. For us to accomplish what we plan, we need to balance how hyped-up we are internally with the energy we’re sensing in the world around us.

Intense sensory experiences make us feel more........

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