Neuroscience and architecture: What does the brain tell to an emotional experience of architecture via a functional MR study?

Khaleghimoghaddam, Navid; Bala, Havva Alkan; Özmen, Güzin; Öztürk, Şerefnur

doi:10.1016/j.foar.2022.02.007

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“…Their findings are in line with the result of our systematic review illustrating that fMRI is the second most common instrument which has been used to explore human brain activity. Khaleghimoghaddam et al (2022) support the potential of the use of fMRI for improving the understanding the effects of architectural environments on human brain activity. Djebbara et al (2021) showed Event-Related Desynchronization of alpha band oscillations in both parieto-occipital and medio-temporal brain regions covary with the architectural affordances.…”

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confidence: 59%

“…Khaleghimoghaddam et al (2022) used fMRI to evaluated and determined the effects of pleasant and unpleasant architectural stimuli on the functional activation of human brain, illustrating a significant relationship between subjects’ experiences and their brain activities (Khaleghimoghaddam et al, 2022). Their findings are in line with the result of our systematic review illustrating that fMRI is the second most common instrument which has been used to explore human brain activity.…”

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Exploring Methodological Approaches of Experimental Studies in the Field of Neuroarchitecture: A Systematic Review

Rad

Behzadi

Yazdanfar

et al. 2023

HERD

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Objectives: This systematic review aims to strengthen the relationship between architecture and neuroscience by classifying data measurement techniques in the field of neuroarchitecture with a focus on the most practical and common methodological approaches. It classifies data recording techniques in different architectural categories (e.g., interior, urban, built environment). Backgrounds: With regard to urban life developments and technological breakthroughs, studies of human interactions with environments have been expanding in recent years. Additionally, recent advances in neuroscience have allowed architects to find out more about human experiences in built environments, but there are few valid frameworks about what methodologies and instruments are more common to conduct experimental tasks in this interdisciplinary field. Methods: Twenty-eight experimental studies were selected based on the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses literature search extension (PRISMA) systematic review protocol and a comprehensive analysis. The task-space of selected articles was categorized into three subfields, namely, “interior design,” “urban design,” and “building design” based on environments and their stimuli. As for this context-based categorization, recording techniques and methodology were distinguished for each subfield division. Results: More than 50% of the studies were incorporated in the first two categories, and the EEG recording was the most frequently employed neuroimaging technique thanks to the technical efficacy of its setup and the high temporal resolution of its electrophysiological signals. Conclusion: In this study, a summary of techniques and methodological approaches applied in the field is provided in a nut shell, and a general framework of instruments is presented to help scholars to carry out more practical research in the future leading to designing built environments more efficiently.

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Exploring Methodological Approaches of Experimental Studies in the Field of Neuroarchitecture: A Systematic Review

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Yazdanfar

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“…It was shown through multiple studies that architecture and individuals' mental health are directly correlated [45,47,48]. The acknowledgment that emotions are essential to decision-making, reasoning, and human existence and that empathy is influenced by environmental factors calls for significant changes in both education and the design of our environment [49].…”

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Neuroarchitecture: How the Perception of Our Surroundings Impacts the Brain

Abbas,

Okdeh,

Roufayel

et al. 2024

Biology

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The study of neuroarchitecture is concerned with the significant effects of architecture on human behavior, emotions and thought processes. This review explores the intricate relationship between the brain and perceived environments, focusing on the roles of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and parahippocampal place area (PPA) in processing architectural stimuli. It highlights the importance of mirror neurons in generating empathetic responses to our surroundings and discusses how architectural elements like lighting, color, and space layout significantly impact emotional and cognitive experiences. The review also presents insights into the concept of cognitive maps and spatial navigation, emphasizing the role of architecture in facilitating wayfinding and orientation. Additionally, it addresses how neuroarchitecture can be applied to enhance learning and healing environments, drawing upon principles from the Reggio Emilia approach and considerations for designing spaces for the elderly and those with cognitive impairments. Overall, this review offers a neuroscientific basis for understanding how human cognition, emotions, spatial navigation, and well-being are influenced by architectural design.

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“…Multiple studies have highlighted the architecture-emotion interactions in which effective spatial stimuli arouse emotions ( Altman and Stodols, 1987 ; Cohen and Areni, 1991 ; Cacioppo et al, 2000 ; Radberg and Steffner, 2003 ; Cho and Kim, 2017 ). Architecture as a built environment directly impacts human emotion, perception, behavior, preference, and brain response ( Khaleghimoghaddam et al, 2022 ). Individuals’ judgments about subjective features of the environment like calm, security, boredom, or fear designate the affective and emotional states of the observer ( Khaleghimoghaddam et al, 2022 ).…”

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“…Architecture as a built environment directly impacts human emotion, perception, behavior, preference, and brain response ( Khaleghimoghaddam et al, 2022 ). Individuals’ judgments about subjective features of the environment like calm, security, boredom, or fear designate the affective and emotional states of the observer ( Khaleghimoghaddam et al, 2022 ). With the presence of spatial stimuli to provoke emotional perceptions ( Spreckelmeyer et al, 2006 ), the arousal level may elevate and subsequently impact affective appraisal of the environment or object ( Michon et al, 2005 ; Liu and Jang, 2009 ).…”

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Assessing the association between subjective evaluation of space qualities and physiological responses through cinematic environments’ emotion-eliciting stimuli

Sakhaei

Gu²,

Looha³

2023

Front. Psychol.

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ObjectivesHuman perception of the built environment affects emotional and physiological states. This research focused on the association between evaluating a space’s visual qualities and physiological responses by mediating film contents to indicate the association between physiological indicators and assessing the quality of space in the presence of environmental stimuli.MethodData collection was conducted using a psychological questionnaire and physiological indicators of heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), skin resistance level (SRL), and body temperature (BT) during the film screening. The ANOVA was conducted to compare different variables in the three films alongside linear regression to analyze the impact of variables on space quality. Spearman correlation coefficient analyses were performed to find the association between variables.ResultsThe descriptive statistics showed significant changes in psychological and physiological variables in films. Associations between the NAQ factor and physiological changes in HR, SBP, and DBP factors were significant. The results derived from the simple and multiple linear regressions depicted the significant impact of physiological factors on HR and BP on perceiving the quality of space.ConclusionIt was concluded that physiological changes caused by emotional arousal could be strongly associated with psychological assessments. Stimuli-affected video contents illustrating architectural spaces could efficiently extract the impact of physiological states and human cognitive responses to the space quality. Physiological characteristics related to the space appraisal could help realize the human-environment interaction in a multi-layered approach to the built environment and spatial cognition.

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Neuroscience and architecture: What does the brain tell to an emotional experience of architecture via a functional MR study?

Cited by 10 publications

References 32 publications

Exploring Methodological Approaches of Experimental Studies in the Field of Neuroarchitecture: A Systematic Review

Exploring Methodological Approaches of Experimental Studies in the Field of Neuroarchitecture: A Systematic Review

Neuroarchitecture: How the Perception of Our Surroundings Impacts the Brain

Assessing the association between subjective evaluation of space qualities and physiological responses through cinematic environments’ emotion-eliciting stimuli

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