Psychological Effects of Differences in Ceiling Heights in Small Spaces

Abstract

This study considers

The effect of classroom size and ceiling height on college students’ learning performance using virtual reality technology

“…For this reason some scholars have done studies, for example, Ching, F.D et al’s study 64 concluded that low height ceilings have a greater negative impact on large rooms compared to small rooms. This is mainly due to the fact that low ceilings create a feeling of oppression, while people feel comfortable facing the pressure from the ceiling instead when they are in small-sized rooms 19 .…”

“…The results of the study showed that when people were exposed to high ceilings, they produced more positive emotional responses such as ‘happy’, ‘comfortable’ and ‘interesting’ 18 . It has been suggested that ceiling height comfort is related to the posture and height of the individual; with a ceiling of 1.5 m, pressure from the ceiling can be uncomfortable when volunteers are sitting in a chair, but when reclining, this height is considered comfortable 19 . Haner 20 found that open office spaces with higher ceiling heights can enhance innovative thinking and productivity.…”

A review of effects of visual environmental factors on interpersonal cognition and behavior: Focusing on brightness, color, and depth

“…Using two male and two female university students who had never met before as participants, the effects of floor area and ceiling height on the mode of living in a small space were verified. 61 In 15 types of small spaces with no windows and carpeted floor space under three conditions (two tatami mats, 4.5 tatami mats, and eight tatami mats) and five ceiling height conditions (1500-2400 mm), the positions and postures selected by a pair of men and women were studied. It became clear that the larger the room, the larger the interpersonal distance, and that an appropriate interpersonal distance should be selected according to the size of the room.…”

“…Regarding the effect of space size and ceiling height perceived by depth perception on interpersonal cognition/behavior, an overview of the literature focusing on space size shows that size has a positive effect [62][63][64][65][66] ; however, other results suggest that the smallness of the space (low ceiling) has a positive effect. 48,61 Space is also related to interpersonal distance, and when interpersonal distance increases, it has a positive effect 64,65 ; evaluation may also be related. 61…”

“…48,61 Space is also related to interpersonal distance, and when interpersonal distance increases, it has a positive effect 64,65 ; evaluation may also be related. 61…”