Exploring the Influence of Neuroarchitecture on Human Behavior and Well-being

Exploring the Influence of Neuroarchitecture on Human Behavior and Well-being.

Joyal George (Author ¹)

Bachelor of Architecture student

SCMS School of Architecture

Karukutty, India

joyalgeorgemanikkathuparambil@gmail.com

Vishnu P Prakash  (Author ²)

Assistant professor

SCMS School of Architecture

Karukutty, India

vishnuprakash@scmsgroup.org

Abstract—Neuroarchitecture explores the powerful connection between the design choices made in a building and how those choices impact our well-being. This impact can be felt on multiple levels, influencing our physical health, mental state, emotions, and even our social interactions. This research delves into systematic review of recent neuroarchitecture research. And also explore the historical evidence on how architecture has been used to influence emotions throughout history. This journey through time will provide valuable insights into how design has shaped human experience for centuries. The study encompasses how design elements like light, color,acoustics, material, scale, layout and volume affect user’s behavior, emotions, and well-being. On this basis, creating collective information on how architectural elements affect our human emotions. This research helps to understand how to design buildings that actively promote a better quality of life  and also going through the limitation in its effectiveness on different users and consistency.

Keywords— Architecture, emotion, human wellbeing, cognitive wellness,  behavior, brain.