Evidence Based Design Approach to Neuroarchitecture

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TODAY’S DESIGN principles are informed by the conclusions of scientific studies as well as evidence-based design principles and will continue to evolve. This constant progress will enable designed spaces to better serve the occupants of these built environments.

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In-depth studies on human interaction with and stimuli from designed spaces help us understand a deeper level of human emotional response and how to channel good design to limit negative stimuli and amplify positive stimuli.

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Multiple studies in neuroscience performed by universities including UPenn, the University of Milan, and others reference three main factors that trigger positive neurological responses to the designed space:

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Coherence: The degree of organization of a space, its orderliness. How easily we visually and mentally process a setting and its components.

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Fascination: The curiosity the space arouses. A setting’s composition, complexity, interest, or wow factor.

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Hominess: How a setting suggests comfort, security and belonging that reminds us of our welcoming home environments.

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By understanding these factors and how humans respond to visual and spatial stimuli in settings, we can better grasp the manipulation of these dimensions in architectural interiors.

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