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Dr. John Medina, PhD

Dr. John Medina is a developmental molecular biologist focused on the genes involved in human brain development and the genetics of psychiatric disorders. He has spent most of his professional life as a private research consultant, initially to investigators in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Medina’s client base expanded to include tech industries, governmental agencies, parenting programs, various education-related organizations, senior care professionals – and architecture and design firms.

Ryan Mullenix, AIA

A leader of NBBJ’s Corporate Practice, Ryan is an architect focused on the intersection of human behavior and physical space. He has led the design of numerous award-winning projects, including major headquarters and offices for Google, Starbucks, Amazon, Brooks Running and Bungie. His work is driven by a curiosity for the evolving workplace, linking original research with creative design thinking and organizational culture to deliver unique workplace environments. 

Partner | Firmwide Corporate Practice Leader

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As the planet heats up, it’s not just our bodies at risk—our minds are, too. For every 4°F rise in temperature, cognitive performance can drop by 10%. In this piece, NBBJ Fellow and molecular biologist, Dr. John Medina, and NBBJ Partner and Corporate Practice Leader, Ryan Mullenix, explore how rising heat affects our brains and behavior—and how intentional, neuroscience-informed design can help protect mental performance in a warming world.

Rising Temperatures Hurt the Planet and Your Brain. These Neuroscience-Based Designs Keep Both Cool.

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