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.

Sensation and perception

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

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

Sensation and perception

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

Human psychology and

architecture
Human 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

architecture
Building

form
Positive and negative spaces
Colors
Lighting
Open spaces
Openings
Acoustics
Sound construction
Green techniques
Landscapes

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.

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL VALUE OF LANDSCAPES

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 LIGHTING & COLOURS

Color creates visual experiences
and engages the viewer.
Extreme unity may become
boring and lead to understimulation 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 SOUND &

ACOUSTICS
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-up

Psychological BEHAVIOUR
OF BUILDINGS
Cathedrals, mosques,
were designed to
1. House many
congregants,
2. 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.

Psychological BEHAVIOUR OF
BUILDINGS
Theatres involved the
calculated use of
progressive spaces
First lesser height (the
entry)
Greater height (the
'grand lobby')
Again lesser height and
finally
THUS CONSEQUENT CONTENTMENT AND
THUS,with
PSYCHOLOGY
DOES INDEED
PLEASURE.
The auditorium
a
ENTER
THE ceiling
ARENA OF ARCHITECTURE, BUT NOT
very high
DUE TO ANY REAL FORMULA.

Psychological BEHAVIOUR
OF BUILDINGS
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.

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