The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sparked a new awareness of fundamental human needs,bringing mental health to the forefront as a global priority.Social isolation and the abrupt shift in daily routines revealed how enviro...The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sparked a new awareness of fundamental human needs,bringing mental health to the forefront as a global priority.Social isolation and the abrupt shift in daily routines revealed how environments directly impact physical and emotional well-being.In this context,Neuroarchitecture emerged as an innovative solution,applying neuroscience principles to spatial design in order to enhance quality of life.This field studies how elements such as color,lighting,acoustics,layout,and natural features affect the brain and emotions.These parameters guide the creation of spaces that reduce stress,increase productivity,and foster a sense of comfort.Within the scope of biophilic design,strategies such as the use of natural light and the arrangement of areas that encourage social interaction have proven effective.With the rise of remote work and the growing value placed on functional homes,Neuroarchitecture has gained significance,demonstrating that well-designed environments can improve mental health.Businesses,schools,and hospitals have also begun adopting these concepts,creating more welcoming and efficient spaces.Therefore,the pandemic accelerated a transformation in how spaces are inhabited and designed,underscoring that architecture and psychology must go hand in hand.Neuroarchitecture is not just a trend,but a necessity in a world seeking balance between functionality and well-being.展开更多
Neuroarchitecture is a set of characteristics grouped into principles that seek to generate a certain behavior when applied.These principles will vary according to the type of user for whom the design is intended.In t...Neuroarchitecture is a set of characteristics grouped into principles that seek to generate a certain behavior when applied.These principles will vary according to the type of user for whom the design is intended.In this research,these neuroarchitectural principles are identified in the nursing home Mis Abuelitos in Cochachinche,Huánuco.The home was designed and built with notions of nature and the Andean while emphasizing the occupants are the elderly.With this purpose,qualitative research was carried out using two sequential criteria,the first was to identify what these principles are and the second was to recognize the principles within the area.The principles that are assertively used for the elderly occupants were selected.The study observation was performed with observation and photographic sheets and was analyzed with ATLAS.ti processing software.It was obtained that the three neuroarchitectural principles are present in the nursing home which are 67%of the recommended characteristics for the elderly.展开更多
The purpose of this paper is to discuss recent findings in neuroscience that can be useful to architecture.Knowing the working patterns of the brain and how space affects cerebral functions can help architects design ...The purpose of this paper is to discuss recent findings in neuroscience that can be useful to architecture.Knowing the working patterns of the brain and how space affects cerebral functions can help architects design buildings that improve the user’s behavior,performance and well-being.The built environment has a direct impact on the human brain.Social relations,focus,cognition,creativity,memory and well-being can be influenced by the surrounding physical space.Although it is not possible to create the perfect room,the space can be used in a strategic way,depending on the task that individuals are supposed to do there and depending on the people(age,gender,culture)who will make use of the space.Schools can be designed in a way to improve cognition,learning and memorization;hospital buildings can help improving recovery;workspaces can improve performance,creativity and collaboration.Above all,all spaces of long occupation should be designed in a way to improve well-being.How can architecture change automatic behaviors and nudge people to behave in a healthier way?Can architects create buildings and cities that improve socialization and happiness?Can criminality levels drop due to changes on the way the environments are designed?These are some of the questions that will be discussed in this paper.展开更多
Enriched environments in animal models have demonstrated that exposure to an optimal stimulus improves behavior,cognition,and genomics.However,the evidence base for the neurophysiological influence of human environmen...Enriched environments in animal models have demonstrated that exposure to an optimal stimulus improves behavior,cognition,and genomics.However,the evidence base for the neurophysiological influence of human environment enrichment has not been extensively studied.This systematic review compiles indicators about the effect of built,indoor environments on the cognitive processes of memory and attention in humans.This work pursues two main objectives:(1)to define current knowledge and the methods that are useful and identify whether previously published studies indicate consistencies and(2)to report the approaches and strategies that can be used in evaluating cognitive processes affected by environment response.Results of this systematic review show that(1)form and geometry,(2)space distribution and context,(3)color and texture,(4)height,width,and enclosure,(5)transition and circulation,and(6)light,sound,and temperature have an impact on memory and/or attention,and they can be assessed objectively.Despite all the advances in this field,methodological limitations and a lack of cross-validated standard protocols are found.Therefore,future research is necessary to provide a deep insight into how human cognition can be heightened by the environment to which it is exposed.展开更多
The physical environm ent affects people’s behavior and wellbeing.Some effects can be easily noticed through observation,whereas others require an in-depth study to be understood and measured.Although many alteration...The physical environm ent affects people’s behavior and wellbeing.Some effects can be easily noticed through observation,whereas others require an in-depth study to be understood and measured.Although many alterations can be positive,some can also negatively influence wellbeing,decision-m aking,and m ental and physical health.Some of these effects are not easily associated with physical space.Thus,people may be unaware of the real triggers for changes in behavior,mood,and wellbeing.Although many studies have been performed on environmental psychology,detailed research to understand the im pacts of architecture on the brain using neuroscience is limited.Some difficulties experienced by researchers in this field are on the isolation of each stimulus to understand its effects individually and m easurem ent of brain changes in people interacting with the environm ent because some brain scans,such as fMRI,require people to be inside the machine.Nonetheless,the several ways a space can impact its users should be discussed to understand how architecture influences in dividuals and to help architects and urban planners in designing efficient and healthy spaces.This study aims to describe and analyze the results of previous research works and propose a way of organizing them to facilitate further investigation on this field.展开更多
文摘The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sparked a new awareness of fundamental human needs,bringing mental health to the forefront as a global priority.Social isolation and the abrupt shift in daily routines revealed how environments directly impact physical and emotional well-being.In this context,Neuroarchitecture emerged as an innovative solution,applying neuroscience principles to spatial design in order to enhance quality of life.This field studies how elements such as color,lighting,acoustics,layout,and natural features affect the brain and emotions.These parameters guide the creation of spaces that reduce stress,increase productivity,and foster a sense of comfort.Within the scope of biophilic design,strategies such as the use of natural light and the arrangement of areas that encourage social interaction have proven effective.With the rise of remote work and the growing value placed on functional homes,Neuroarchitecture has gained significance,demonstrating that well-designed environments can improve mental health.Businesses,schools,and hospitals have also begun adopting these concepts,creating more welcoming and efficient spaces.Therefore,the pandemic accelerated a transformation in how spaces are inhabited and designed,underscoring that architecture and psychology must go hand in hand.Neuroarchitecture is not just a trend,but a necessity in a world seeking balance between functionality and well-being.
文摘Neuroarchitecture is a set of characteristics grouped into principles that seek to generate a certain behavior when applied.These principles will vary according to the type of user for whom the design is intended.In this research,these neuroarchitectural principles are identified in the nursing home Mis Abuelitos in Cochachinche,Huánuco.The home was designed and built with notions of nature and the Andean while emphasizing the occupants are the elderly.With this purpose,qualitative research was carried out using two sequential criteria,the first was to identify what these principles are and the second was to recognize the principles within the area.The principles that are assertively used for the elderly occupants were selected.The study observation was performed with observation and photographic sheets and was analyzed with ATLAS.ti processing software.It was obtained that the three neuroarchitectural principles are present in the nursing home which are 67%of the recommended characteristics for the elderly.
文摘The purpose of this paper is to discuss recent findings in neuroscience that can be useful to architecture.Knowing the working patterns of the brain and how space affects cerebral functions can help architects design buildings that improve the user’s behavior,performance and well-being.The built environment has a direct impact on the human brain.Social relations,focus,cognition,creativity,memory and well-being can be influenced by the surrounding physical space.Although it is not possible to create the perfect room,the space can be used in a strategic way,depending on the task that individuals are supposed to do there and depending on the people(age,gender,culture)who will make use of the space.Schools can be designed in a way to improve cognition,learning and memorization;hospital buildings can help improving recovery;workspaces can improve performance,creativity and collaboration.Above all,all spaces of long occupation should be designed in a way to improve well-being.How can architecture change automatic behaviors and nudge people to behave in a healthier way?Can architects create buildings and cities that improve socialization and happiness?Can criminality levels drop due to changes on the way the environments are designed?These are some of the questions that will be discussed in this paper.
基金Grant BIA2017-86157-R was funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by ERDF,A way of making EuropeGrant PRE2018-084051 was funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/5010001033 and by ESF,Investing in your future.
文摘Enriched environments in animal models have demonstrated that exposure to an optimal stimulus improves behavior,cognition,and genomics.However,the evidence base for the neurophysiological influence of human environment enrichment has not been extensively studied.This systematic review compiles indicators about the effect of built,indoor environments on the cognitive processes of memory and attention in humans.This work pursues two main objectives:(1)to define current knowledge and the methods that are useful and identify whether previously published studies indicate consistencies and(2)to report the approaches and strategies that can be used in evaluating cognitive processes affected by environment response.Results of this systematic review show that(1)form and geometry,(2)space distribution and context,(3)color and texture,(4)height,width,and enclosure,(5)transition and circulation,and(6)light,sound,and temperature have an impact on memory and/or attention,and they can be assessed objectively.Despite all the advances in this field,methodological limitations and a lack of cross-validated standard protocols are found.Therefore,future research is necessary to provide a deep insight into how human cognition can be heightened by the environment to which it is exposed.
文摘The physical environm ent affects people’s behavior and wellbeing.Some effects can be easily noticed through observation,whereas others require an in-depth study to be understood and measured.Although many alterations can be positive,some can also negatively influence wellbeing,decision-m aking,and m ental and physical health.Some of these effects are not easily associated with physical space.Thus,people may be unaware of the real triggers for changes in behavior,mood,and wellbeing.Although many studies have been performed on environmental psychology,detailed research to understand the im pacts of architecture on the brain using neuroscience is limited.Some difficulties experienced by researchers in this field are on the isolation of each stimulus to understand its effects individually and m easurem ent of brain changes in people interacting with the environm ent because some brain scans,such as fMRI,require people to be inside the machine.Nonetheless,the several ways a space can impact its users should be discussed to understand how architecture influences in dividuals and to help architects and urban planners in designing efficient and healthy spaces.This study aims to describe and analyze the results of previous research works and propose a way of organizing them to facilitate further investigation on this field.
