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| Id | 536 | |
| Author | de Paiva A., Jedon R. | |
| Title | Short- and long-term effects of architecture on the brain: Toward theoretical formalization | |
| Reference | de Paiva A., Jedon R.; Short- and long-term effects of architecture on the brain: Toward theoretical formalization ;Frontiers of Architectural Research vol:8.0 issue: 4 page:564.0 |
Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85071074993&doi=10.1016%2fj.foar.2019.07.004&partnerID=40&md5=16b2c6010cc8593426a97cc223f087b8 |
| Abstract | The physical environment affects peoples behavior and wellbeing. Some effects can be easily noticed through observation, whereas others require an in-depth study to be understood and measured. Although many alterations can be positive, some can also negatively influence wellbeing, decision-making, and mental and physical health. Some of these effects are not easily associated with physical space. Thus, people may be unaware of the real triggers for changes in behavior, mood, and wellbeing. Although many studies have been performed on environmental psychology, detailed research to understand the impacts of architecture on the brain using neuroscience is limited. Some difficulties experienced by researchers in this field are on the isolation of each stimulus to understand its effects individually and measurement of brain changes in people interacting with the environment because some brain scans, such as fMRI, require people to be inside the machine. Nonetheless, the several ways a space can impact its users should be discussed to understand how architecture influences individuals and to help architects and urban planners in designing efficient and healthy spaces. This study aims to describe and analyze the results of previous research works and propose a way of organizing them to facilitate further investigation on this field. © 2019 The Authors |
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| A short-term exposure, short-term effect in this case can be the fact that just by viewing a natural sight for a few minutes can help lower stress levels, blood pressure, and muscle tension. . | By contrast, architectural environments that offer cognitive, social, and physical stimulation can help prevent many physical illnesses and mental diseases, avoid stress, and enhance learning and memory processes. . | Although many alterations can be positive, some can also negatively influence wellbeing, decision-making, and mental and physical health. . | For instance, spending a day at home can be helpful to lower stress levels and relax (short-term effect). . | Neuroarchitecture studies can also help to improve the design of buildings and cities and improve health and wellbeing on the short and long term.. | This outcome showed that enrichment is important to help improve brain plasticity and avoid its impairment. . | Physical exercise not only helps to keep the body strong and health, but it also stimulates the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is a substance that helps in neuronal growth, maturation, and maintenance. . | Therefore, environments designed to support human activities and social interaction can help to avoid or attenuate several problems. . | These places help shape their lives. . |
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