HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE

HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE

HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY

Science of studying human nature and behavior.

Field of psychology includes both mind and body.

It is the impact on human mind and the result of which is seen in human body.

ARCHITECTURE

Process and product of planning, designing and constructing form, space and ambience that reflects technical, social, and aesthetical considerations.

Art of creating a space be it a closed or open space.

3Sensation and perception

The processing of visual sensations into perceptions involves a complex interaction of the eye and brain.

Our own characteristics are such that our visual sensations largely dominate our perceptions.

Perception is actually more than just sensation.

Active process through which we make sense of the world around us.

Integrate the experience of all our senses without conscious analysis

Sensation and perception

Human psychology and architectureHuman psychology is directly related with architecture. Appropriate use of various architectural components has the capacity of enlightening the atmosphere whereas inappropriate use does the opposite.

Some of the components of architecture which affects human psychology

Human psychology and architectureBuilding formPositive and negative spaces ColorsLightingOpen spaces Openings Acoustics Sound construction Green techniquesLandscapes

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL VALUE OF OPEN SPACE

Subjects who walked through the vegetated landscapes had more positively toned feelings.

Photo simulations of the natural environment to reduced stress levels as measured by physiological indicators.

Landscapes encourages: A sense of calm or balance

A sense of escape that allows one to be distracted from one's problems

A sense of perspective that permits one to see their own problems

The opportunity to work the problems .

An opportunity for reflection.

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL VALUE OF LANDSCAPES

Color creates visual experiences and engages the viewer.

Extreme unity may become boring and lead to under-stimulation and extreme complexity may become chaotic and create over-stimulation.

Highly saturated colors mixedwithoutwhite, black or grey creates powerfulaggressive impressions. They givestrongmoods

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL VALUE OF LIGHTING & COLOURS

Science ofnoise controlwithin buildings.

The more mundane design ofworkplaceshas implications fornoise health effects.

Three ways to improve workplace acoustics A = absorb B = block C = cover-upTHE PSYCHOLOGICAL VALUE OF SOUND & ACOUSTICS

11Psychological BEHAVIOUR OF BUILDINGSCathedrals, mosques, were designed to

House many congregants, To elevate the ceiling to such height that will inspire, if not awe, the people there, and thus.

A definite psychological aspect of the design does exist.

Theatres involved the calculated use of progressive spacesFirst lesser height (the entry)

Greater height (the 'grand lobby')

Again lesser height and finally

The auditorium with a very high ceiling

Psychological BEHAVIOUR OF BUILDINGS

Thus consequent contentment and pleasure. Thus, psychology does indeed enter the arena of architecture, but not due to any real formula.

In the Parthenon, vertical features were made to incline inward to correct the common appearance of leaning outward at the top.

Axes are inclined inward nearly three inches.

A series of rectangles increasing considerably in height toward the top.

Psychological BEHAVIOUR OF BUILDINGSTHANK YOU