Abstract
How do spatial configurations shape cognitive and emotional experience? This paper explores the emerging field of neuroarchitecture to investigate how built environments influence stress, attention, and overall well-being. Drawing on experimental studies that integrate electroencephalography (EEG) with immersive virtual reality simulations, the research examines how design variables—such as ceiling height, lighting conditions, and material finishes—affect users’ physiological responses and cognitive states. The study is situated within educational and cultural contexts, focusing on prolonged observation and experiential engagement with designed spaces. Participants’ neural data are analyzed alongside self-reported measures to uncover correlations between spatial features and fluctuations in concentration, stress reduction, and episodic memory retention. By combining quantitative neurofeedback with qualitative accounts of spatial experience, the project demonstrates how environments can be designed to enhance attentional focus and foster emotional resilience. The findings contribute to an expanded understanding of spatial experience that goes beyond aesthetics and function, foregrounding the measurable impact of architectural design on human cognition and behavior. This paper proposes neuroarchitecture as both a conceptual lens and a methodological framework for assessing how environments shape human experience at multiple scales—from interiors to public spaces. It highlights the role of emerging technologies in bridging design, neuroscience, and human well-being.
Presenters
Jinoh ParkAssistant Professor/ Coordinator of Mater Programs, Interior Architecture and Design, University of Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
NEUROARCHITECTURE,SPATIAL EXPERIENCE, EEG, ATTENTION
