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Table of Contents chapter 1.

1.0 Introduction 1.1 Mind body connection 1.2 How thoughts and emotions affect health 2.0 Research Background 2.1 A philosophical take 2.2 Psychology Theories on Mind–Body Interaction 3.0 Research Issue 3.1 Can the Mind Heal the Body 4.0 Scope of Analysis 4.1 Neuroarchitecture 4.2 The origins of neuroarchitecture 4.3 How neuroarchitecture works 4.4 How does architecture influence our behaviour 5.0 Theoretical Hypothesis 6.0 Research Questions

7.0 Significance of Research 8.0 Limitation of Research

chapter 2.

1.0 Introduction 2.0 Definition 3.0 Theories related to Topic 3.1 Materialism 3.2 Logical Behaviourism 3.3 Functionalism 4.0 Application of theories into space 4.1 Materialism 4.2 Logical Behaviourism 4.3 Functionalism 5.0 Client 6.0 Site Mapping

chapter 3.

1.0 Design Rationale 1.1 Why Zen Garden?

2.0 Design Feasibility 2.1 Indoor Gardening

3.0 Design Reasoning 3.1 Biophilic Design

chapter 4.

1.0 Critical Reflection

2.0 Direction for Following Semester

3.0 Reference

CHAPTER 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 THE MIND – BODY CONNECTION The Mind-Body Connection trusts that the association of mental, social, and psychological impacts the causes, course, and results of a state of being. Emotional wellbeing incorporates: ·

overall psychological well-being.

·

feelings about yourself.

·

the quality of relationships, at work and home.

·

ability to create and use positive coping skills.

·

ability to manage emotions.

Stress from both great and dismal life occasions, like marriage/separate, advancement/ cutback, or home buy/abandonment, can unleash destruction on passionate wellbeing.

Day by day exercises like driving during busy time, complying with a time constraint, having unnecessary self-assumptions, and keeping up with relational associations would all be able to have an effect.

And the body reacts to stress, as well as anxiety and despair. When a person is stressed, they may experience high blood pressure, a stomach ulcer, back discomfort, constipation or diarrhea, weariness, headaches, shortness of breath, and difficulty getting or staying asleep.

Our bodies release two chemicals in response to stress: adrenaline and cortisol. They’re called stress hormones, designed to provide us with a short-term energy raise (also known as an adrenaline rush), so we can swiftly get out of unsafe circumstances.

Even if there is no “threat” to flee, we can still be stressed. When

1.2 Thoughts and Emotions Affect Health

these hormones are released too often, they can have enduring harmful effects on the body, such as: • Immune response that is diminished.

• Digestive issues • It takes longer for the body to heal.

While the link between stress and health is obvious, it’s more difficult to believe that how we think and what we believe might impact our health. Negative thinking patterns, such as expecting the worst, leaping to conclusions, and self-criticism, can make dealing with health issues more challenging.

What does the term “mind” imply?

It’s vital to remember that “mind” is not the same as “brain.

“According to our definition, the mind is made up of mental states such as thoughts, emotions, ideas, attitudes, and images.

The hardware that permits us to experience various mental forms is our brain.

There are two types of mental states: completely conscious and unconscious. We can have emotional reactions to situations without even realizing it. Each mental state is coupled with physiology, a positive or lousy consequence perceived in the physical body.

Many mind-body therapies emphasize becoming more aware of our mental states and using that awareness to redirect our minds in a more positive, less harmful path.

2.0 RESEARCH BACKGROUND

2.1 A Philosophical Take

The idea of the mind body Connection

James

isn’t new. Until around 300 years prior,

has demonstrated the physiological and

basically every clinical framework in the

mental advantages of contemplation, care

world viewed the brain and body overall. In

preparing, yoga, and other mind body

any case, Western culture started to see the

rehearses.”

psyche and body as two separate things from

Individuals have discussed the brain body

the seventeenth century. The body, in this

Connection for centuries. There have been

view, was an associated thing to a machine,

various perspectives on whether the brain

complete

independent

and body are connected on the off chance

parts and no relationship to the brain. This

that they can cooperate and how that

Western point of view enjoys clear benefits,

contact may happen, going from antiquated

filling in as the establishment for forward

logicians and religions to current science.

leaps in a medical procedure, injury therapy,

Albeit flow standard science and medical

drugs,

and

medication

services practice will generally investigate

fields.

It

altogether

and treat the psyche and the body as discrete

diminish logical examination concerning

elements, expanding exploration and proof-

people’s passionate and profound lives, just

based techniques support the thought of

as their inherent capacity to recuperate.

bidirectional cooperation between the brain

In the 20th century, this insight started to

and the body. This shows that perceiving

develop. Specialists started to research the

these collaborations and adopting a more

mind-body Connection and experimentally

all-encompassing strategy to wellbeing and

exhibit the presence of intricate linkages

prosperity might be more beneficial

with

replaceable,

other

did,

in

allopathic any

case,

between the body and the brain. As indicated

by Stanford University integrative therapist

Lake,

MD,

“much

exploration

For centuries, rationalists and researchers have discussed the psyche body Connection. Notwithstanding, we have been left with what many allude to as the psyche body difficulty, despite the way that we are still a long way from tracking down an authoritative arrangement.

Individuals have discussed the mind body Connection for

2.2 Psychology Theories on Mind–Body Interaction

centuries. There have been various perspectives on whether the mind and body are connected if they can cooperate and how that contact may happen, going from old savants and religions to present day science. Expanding exploration and proofbased methodologies support the thought of a bidirectional connection between the brain and the body, regardless of the way that current standard science and medical care practice will quite often study and treat the psyche and the body as isolated substances. This demonstrates that perceiving these connections and adopting a more all-encompassing strategy to wellbeing and prosperity might be more invaluable. (Murray and Leitan, 2014).

This is a sensible issue, as indicated by Westphal (2016), including four articulations regarding the nature and interaction of brain and body.

Illustration of the Mind–Body Problem. Adapted from “The Mind–Body Problem” by Westphal (2016).

ISSUE

3.0 RESEARCH

Mind/Body Connection: however Your Emotions

influence Your Health People with touchy enthusiastic wellbeing are tuned to their sentiments, thoughts, and activities. They’ve concocted functional adapting strategies for managing the pressure and issues that accompany life.

They require healthy interactions and pleasant shallowness. However, several events in your life will cause a disturbance to your mental well-being. This stuff will cause you to feel depressed, stressed, or anxious. People who are pleasant or desired is even as nerve-racking as unwelcome changes. The means we predict, feel, and act as a sway on our bodies. This is an example of a “mind/body link.”

Once we’re stressed, anxious, or upset, our bodies react in ways that indicate one thing is not quite right.

3.1 CAN THE MIND HEAL THE BODY?

Three analysis Areas

including

meta-examination,

care

will

assist

Meditation

with wretchedness, torment, weight the board,

The impacts of meditation on the brain were

psychosis, smoking, and nervousness. As indicated

examined in a review that included tenderfoots

by another review, care instructing goodly affects

and experienced meditators. As per pragmatic

immunological and intellectual capacities.

imaging, experienced meditators had expanded actuation in regions associated with consideration

Hypnotherapy

and restraint reaction and less initiation in

Hypnosis may be a therapeutic approach utilized

regions identified with desultory feelings and

in clinical settings, keeping with the Yankee

comprehensions, showing a connection between

Psychological Association (2020). The client is

long periods of training and mind pliability.

placed into a state of relaxation by following

Adoring

is

directions from their healer. It’s thought that

developing

once you are calm, your psyche is additional

a

generosity

contemplation

Buddhist-propelled

strategy

for

(LKM)

genuine love, benevolence, empathy, delight, and

receptive

harmony for oneself. As indicated by a logical

involuntary responses. Clinical analysis suggests

assessment, LKM gives off an impression of being

that mental state will facilitate physical issues

a useful strategy for advancing glad feelings and

like pain management and anxiety and depression

diminishing uneasiness.

reduction. Gut-Directed psychotherapy is one

recommendations

to

influence

variety of mental conditions that have been

Mindfulness-based psychotherapy

incontestable to effectively cut back irritable gut

Mindfulness is a restorative method for assisting

syndrome symptoms and promote upbeat.

individuals with turning out to be more mindful of their sentiments, musings, and substantial sensations, which concurs with psychotherapy objectives

like

meditating

considerations

decrease and self-acknowledgment development.

Applications that interface the brain and the body incorporate careful breathing and body filter exercises. As indicated by an exhaustive report

4.0 SCOPE OF ANALYSIS

4.1 NEUROARCHITECTURE

In this era architects make sure they are mindful

areas wherever everything, from the layout of

that their styles have a bearing on those who use

the house to the color of the walls, is influenced

them and how they understand an area. They are

by

all aware that factors like the lighting and color of

Understanding why various settings support the

a location influence our feelings after moving with

problem is analyzing people’s emotions and then

it. Neuroarchitecture takes it a step additional by

implementing a smart strategy to reach a certain

trying to grasp however our physical surrounds

goal, whether it’s a less stressful environment, a

apply these discoveries to the planning and

hospital that helps people heal, or a college that

building of environments that increase our

helps students’ study more effectively. The origins

well-being, we must first understand how our

of Neuroarchitecture

surroundings influence our mental processes and, as just a result, humans’ behavior.

Neuroscientists and architects collaborate to make

however

the

residents’

brains

operate.

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By working towards a better understanding of the scientific principles underlying the design and experience of the built environment, we can improve our processes and output from a human perspective.

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4.2 THE ORIGIN OF NEUROARCHITECTURE

Jonas Salk, a scientist, had an inability; therefore, he took a vacation to Assisi, wherever he discovered the key to the invention of the poliomyelitis immunogen.

He referred to as the designer Joseph Louis Barrow Khan to determine a probe center that might replicate similar settings and foster innovation among the researchers, believed that the Italian town’s layout had created the ideal environment for his thoughts to flow. The Salk Institute established a standard for Neuroarchitecture sections in 1965.

Fred Gage, a neurobiologist, shaped the design. His discovery in 1998 that the brain continues to develop neurons as it matures stimulated his curiosity in how our surroundings affect the shape and function of our brain. John Eberhard developed the Academy of Neurobiology for Design with the objective of “investigating what the design of an area should be like within the next century to improve our mood, boost performance, and minimize stress and transitory state in cities.”

4.3 How neuroarchitecture works

The

main

objective

use

neurobiology

of

“pure”

instruments

Neuroarchitecture like

is

to

electrocardiograms,

electroencephalograms, and sweat sensors to accurately measure by what means our bodies react to exact architectural stimuli to incorporate emotions triggered by architecture into the design phase. In these times architectural research, on the other side, lack all these scientific methodologies, as well as the technology and time required to evaluate data and apply results to their designs.

Studies part of the scientific approach are being developed by institutions such as The Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture in San Diego and the Neuroarchitecture Research Group LENI at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (The Polytechnic University of Valencia). The LENI initiative, for example, aimed to develop the design of pediatric waiting spaces. The role they play- To begin, they polled a bunch of participants about various waiting room qualities to see which ones were the most fun. They then created an environment that emphasized these qualities.

4.4 IN WHAT WAY ARCHITECTURE AFFECTS OUR PERFORMANCE

We are however a long from developing

distinct part of our brain, it has a different

certain projects solely based on the ideas

effect on our mood. Warm colors, according

of upcoming workers of the space. Still,

to

when we’re exposed to specific stimuli,

awareness, creating a perfect space for

neuroarchitecture

working space. Warm colors promote output

study

identified

comparable patterns of behavior.

scientists,

increase

efficiency

and

and focus, for creating perfect workspaces.

Pink calms our emotions and lessens anger,

•

Temperature:

environment

needs

a

comfortable

a

well-balanced

while warm colors increase productivity and focus.

temperature, as our brain is susceptible to

·

temperature variations, which can impair

disregarded in architectural design, but the

cognitive performance and lead to emotional

right perfume may completely change a

animosity.

space. Natural fragrances, for example, can

·

Illumination:

Inadequate

lighting

Scents: our sense of smell is frequently

help you relax.

can alter our circadian rhythms, but the

·

The use of curves: softened edges,

intensity and warmth of the light can

rather than severe angles, assist us ease

also affect our mood and activity. Warm

more.

lighting relaxes, whereas bright white light stimulates. ·

Plants:

design

styles

Finally, Neuroarchitecture is a technology Biophilic

and

ecological

that can assist us in designing future

on

scientific

cities that enhance the health and social

evidence of the health advantages of natural

interactions of their residents. Given that

materials and green places.

cities will house two-thirds of the world’s

·

population

are

based

Colors: Because each color affects a

by

2050,

neuroarchitecture

People’s preferences are as diverse and unique as the built environment itself.

Neuroscientists have discovered that we prefer curves to sharp angles, openplan layouts are more relaxing than enclosed spaces, high ceilings are preferable to low ceilings, and varied or ‘textured’ façades and architecture are preferable to plain or monotonous façades and architecture.

Neuroarchitecture is still in its infancy as a discipline, and it has a long way to go before it matures. But for such a young field to have already disclosed so much, Neuroarchitecture is undeniably a topic for us all to watch with bated breath.

ARCHITECTURAL ASPECTS FOUND APPEALING AND UNAPPEALING

5.0 Theoretical Hypothesis

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Imagine if the buildings we live in – from our homes and working environments to schools and hospitals – could ehance our wellbeing and health the way the natural environment does. If neuroarchitecture could be used in interior spaces of mental health retreats as a form of natural healing process for the mental ill people. Each spatial area will be designed for the mental ill people to connect with the spaces for their well being organically through the interior spaces.

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6.0 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 1. How can architecture change automatic behaviors and nudge people to behave in a healthier way?

2. How to better understand spaces through the study of neuroarchitecture?

3. Could the Neuroarchitecture Movement Lead to Happier Homes?

4. how can the design of a building or of a city affect those that use such spaces?

7.0 Significance of Research

Neuroarchitecture is a discipline of architecture that employs neuroscientific technologies to comprehend better the architectural design and its effects on human perception and subjective experience. Although the form or shape of the built environment is critical to architectural design, little research has examined how different conditions affect residents’ feelings.

At the point when a perceiver effectively investigates an engineering space, this review investigated human cerebrum elements identified with the enthusiastic effect of inside shapes. This review concentrated on the passionate encounters of assorted compositional structures in existing spots, as engineering configuration is worried about clients’ enthusiastic encounters. The members effectively moved inside the rooms, noticing conditions according to different viewpoints to make the structural encounters as authentic as could be expected.

The neurophysiological correlates of diverse interior forms on perceivers’ affective states and associated brain activity were studied in this study. This research was about how our mind- body connection is important for mental health purpose as well as physical well-being. As with this connection being stronger it improves the mind while designing an interior space. When designing an interior space the neuroarchitecture application has to be considered in order to move forward for their well being.

8.0 Limitation of Research

This study’s conclusion is mainly focused on Neuroarchitecture.

Neuroarchitecture may seem far from becoming an industry term in the ever evolving and divergent worlds of technology, research, and design, but it is an area worth paying attention to. It focuses on the application of neuroscience theories to the world of design. This expanding discipline uses biological views to understand better how humans see and experience space. Its research, which has a lot of scientific backing, aims to improve user experience. Neuroarchitecture has successfully demonstrated that the design of buildings or cities has a far more significant impact on human brains and behavior than previously thought by architectural psychology. The built environment can elicit a wide range of emotions, which affects our mental states, creativity, how we feel, decision-making, memory, learning, and, most significantly, our well-being and happiness.

The focus of this study is on what neuroarchitecture is and how it is significant. There are numerous more types of neuroarchitecture research that aren’t covered in this study. It examines how human brain activity changes during 3D perception of architectural interiors, using a mobile brain/body imaging (MoBI) technique to capture participants’ electroencephalograms (EEG) as they walk through various interior forms in virtual reality (VR). This is a broader topic that falls under the category of neural architecture.

CHAPTER 2

1.0 INTRODUCTION

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1.0 THE MIND – BODY CONNECTION The Mind-Body Connection is the belief that the interaction of psychological, social, and biological aspects impacts the causes, course, and outcomes of a physical condition. Emotional well-being entails: • capacity to create and utilise positive coping skills • ability to control feelings • general psychological well-being • feelings about yourself • the quality of relationships, both at work and at home • ability to create and use positive coping skills The state of one’s emotional health can be influenced by the state of one’s physical health. Emotional wellness can be harmed by stress from both joyful and sad life events, such as marriage/divorce, promotion/layoff, or home purchase/ foreclosure. Daily activities such as commuting during rush hour, meeting a deadline, having unrealistic self-expectations, and maintaining interpersonal connections can all have an impact. The following questions will be addressed in this study: 1. How can architecture influence people’s automatic behaviours and encourage them to adopt better habits?

2. How can the study of neuroarchitecture help us better understand spaces?

3. Will the Neuroarchitecture Movement Make Our Homes Happier?

4. How does the design of a structure or a city affect the people who utilise them?

Neuroarchitecture is a branch of science that investigates the relationship between neuroscience and present architecture design of buildings and other man-made structures that make up the artificially constructed world in which most people live. Neuroarchitecture is concerned with the amount of human response to the components that make up this type of built environment. Is predicated on the idea that artificial elements introduced by humans have a substantial impact on brain and nervous system function. All of our modern house plans are designed with this in mind(architects, 2020).

2.0 Definition

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It is general knowledge that one’s emotional health affects one’s physical health. Some of the treatments utilised in mind-body medicine to help patients improve their health include relaxation, meditation, yoga, and/or hypnosis.

The mind-body connection is the link between a person’s thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours and their physical health. While scientists have long recognised that our emotions affect our bodies, we are just now beginning to understand how emotions affect our health and lifespan. The mindbody connection is an important aspect of holistic medicine, which treats the person as a whole rather than just their symptoms. Doctors recognise the value of a holistic approach to care that involves the mind, body, and spirit now more than ever(LAKSHMI MENEZES, 2020).

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3.0 THEORIES

3.1 MATERIALISM Materialism is the belief that the mind is the brain, or that there is nothing more than the brain. Democritus, an ancient Greek atomist, believes that there are only atoms and the void. The void is the endless empty space in which atoms are in motion, and atoms are indivisible material particles. Everything is either an atom or reducible to atoms if atomism is correct. If minds or mental states exist, they may be reduced to atoms, and if atoms are physical, then minds are as well.

The seventeenth-century English political theorist and philosopher Thomas Hobbes was a geometric foundationalist: No proposition can be true unless the statements of geometry are true. Because geometry is the mathematics of space, everything is spatial. Everything is physical if everything spatial is physical, hence materialism is correct.

Hobbes describes how humans are led astray towards dualism or other beliefs in nonphysical reality. People

mistakenly believe a mind is a nonphysical entity since it does not appear to be a basic physical object, but this is an abstraction generated by thinking away just a few material attributes, most notably solidity.

Hobbes believes that people can only think of things in physical terms when they think of them. A ghost is said to have specific physical characteristics, such as extension and an undetermined shape. The Vienna Circle, which attempted to replace religion with scientific science in the 1930s, adopted this type of criticism of alleged nonphysical reality.

(Religion, 2020).

Many studies have demonstrated that shapes, forms, colours, tones, textures, materials, and other factors have a direct impact on human behaviour and responses to the environment. The way we organise and construct our spaces affects and defines how we respond to each other and ourselves as a society.

3.2 LOGICAL BEHAVIOURISM

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The belief that minds may be reduced to publicly observable bodily behaviour is known as logical (or analytical) behaviourism. According to this theory, every claim or group of claims regarding existing or possible physiological behaviour that is observable can be translated into a claim or set of claims about minds or mental states. The inner to the outward, the subjective to the objective, the private to the public, and the first person singular to the third person singular are all reduced in logical behaviourism(Religion, 2020).

In software development, architectural modelling and behaviour analysis are two critical considerations.

They are frequently implemented independently and have their own supporting notations. Architectural modelling aids in ensuring that the system design meets the need, while behaviour analysis ensures that interactions are correct. Methods that combine architectural modelling and behaviour analysis notations have been developed to improve trustworthiness. The primary goal of architecture is to create an environment that promotes the growth of human potential; that is, how does a physical design accommodate and support the human behaviours that will occur within the structure? The physical design of a setting, or architecture, may instruct us on how to act. Depending on the physical surroundings, a chair may tell us to sit, a window may tell us to gaze out of it or smash it, and the presence of other people may tell us to behave in a social manner. (Zifferblatt, 1972).

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Architecture is the masterly, correct and magnificent play of masses brought together in light. Our eyes are made to see forms in light; light and shade reveal these forms; cubes, cones, spheres, cylinders or pyramids are the great primary forms which light reveals to advantage; the image of these is distinct and tangible within us without ambiguity. It is for this reason that these are beautiful forms, the most beautiful forms.

-Le Corbusier

3.3 FUNCTIONALISM The idea of functionalism holds that the mind is a collection of states that are causally linked to sensory inputs, behavioural outputs, and one another. Functionalism can be viewed as an attempt to solve some of the flaws of logical behaviourism.

Mentality appears to be neither required nor sufficient for behaviour. It is insufficient since someone’s behaviour does not imply that they are in a particular mental state. Mentality does not necessitate behaviour because just because a person is in a certain mental state does not mean they will act in a certain way.

In architecture, functionalism is the belief that a building’s form should be dictated by practical concerns such as usage, material, and structure, as opposed to the belief that the plan and structure must fit to a predetermined idea in the designer’s head. The notion of functionalism in architecture states that structures should be created primarily for their intended purpose and function. This notion is a source of consternation and debate within the industry, especially in modern architecture, because it is less self-evident than it appears. (Britannica, 2013).

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4.0 APPLICATION

4.1 MATERIALISM

Architecture is a social art form that shapes our environment. It provides us with the resources we require to grow as a civilization.

The areas we work, eat, sleep, and enjoy all have an impact on our well-being, capacities, responses, and efficiency. When it comes to sculpting such areas, the material to use is a crucial decision. We can’t give our places life, creativity, or character without’material.’ As a result, it’s critical to understand which materials activate which parts of our brain, which

materials are appropriate for various environments, and which materials perform better in specific settings. The greatest architects of all time have carefully considered the materials they use in their structures in order to promote their mission, philosophy, and obligation as forerunners in the construction of a community or a nation.

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This site’s space is a mind-body retreat, and the guests will need to feel at ease. As a result, the materials utilised must be flawless.

Wood, on the other hand, exudes a welcoming sense of warmth and comfort. There are over a hundred different types of wood. The variety of wood grains, textures, and tones can be used to influence emotions and productivity levels. They can also be used to create an olfactory environment that greets and calms you throughout the day. When it comes to the utilisation of stone, it offers the tenant a raw, confident, natural feeling while also bringing the outside within. Because of the present pandemic, it is more important than ever to choose materials carefully.

Selecting materials that calm, relax, and re-energize one’s mind, soul, and body is seen as an obligation by the architects.

Bamboo, which is known as a happy material, is another widely utilised material. According to a

2017 study conducted at Sichuan Agricultural University, looking at bamboo can assist to soothe a worried mind, reduce anxiety, and enhance focus span. Bamboo has expanded the possibilities for environmentally friendly construction and versatility in producing organic and peaceful environments that meet basic human needs. The use of bamboo in the design of efficient rooms that minimise the psychosomatic system, anxiety and stress levels, weariness, or any other type of bodily and mental discomfort is recommended. According to some researchers in the field, such as Tanja Vollmer, the more insecure we feel, the more sensitive we are to our surroundings. The use of such materials can aid in the development of a good attitude, increased self-esteem, and better mood and behaviour.

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4.2 LOGICAL BEHAVIOURISM

According to Dave Alan Kopec, an

behaviours that we would like to

expert in the topic and professor at

see enacted in specific place types.”

the New School of Architecture and

To put it another way, architecture

Design in San Diego, psychology of

is

place is “the study of human relations

safety, social connectedness, ease of

and behaviours within the context of

movement, and sensory stimulation

the built and natural environments.”

are important things to consider,

Interior

more

integral

design

has

concrete

average.

measures

While

include

light, colours, art, ventilation, and

psychology since it has a direct

so forth. Design elements such as

impact on their subconscious, adding

balance, proportion, symmetry, and

to their emotions and perceptions

rhythm can help to create a sense

through that unique area of their

of harmony. Colors, on the other

brain that reacts to the geometry

hand, follow a straightforward logic:

of the place they occupy. Interior

the warmer the colour, the more

space has significant significance,

compressed the space appears. They

and it is the architect’s obligation to

can also provide a sense of security

develop practical solutions for users

or encourage dialogue. The function

and include these concepts into the

has a big impact on the light. A low

structure, even if it is not the only

light denotes a dreary environment,

component involved.

whereas a bright light denotes a

Kaup,

an

of

an

physical

people’s

Migette

element

become

the

environmental

larger, more dynamic aspect. Natural

psychology and interior designer,

light boosts output and recovery.

says,

(harrouk, 2020).

“Architectural

cues

can

provide reinforcement to the desired

LIGHT THERAPY

Light can alter a person’s experience of a room; based on aspects such as the type of light switch, colour changes, and combinations, users perceive and feel the space differently. Light may modify the aspects of a project and create new shapes and patterns when employed in temporary installations, blurring the lines between art and architecture and between tangible and ethereal. Unnatural lighting, especially blue light, can disrupt your body’s biological clock, disrupting your circadian rhythm and potentially disrupting your sleep cycle. It can also have a negative effect on your mood, according to one study.(McCloughan et al., 1999).

While some places make you feel anxious, others make you feel calm, and you can’t figure out why.

Environmental psychology, while not always evidence-based, focuses more on research and people’s interactions with their environments. “Some of these environmental impacts we cannot see or touch, yet they have a direct affect on our behaviour or mood,” says Irving Weiner, AIA, an environmental psychology professor at Massasoit Community College in Middleborough, Massachusetts. In the end, the variables are difficult to distinguish.

4.3 FUNCTIONALISM Functionalism is an architectural paradigm that asserts that structures should be created according to their function. In the early 1900s, functionalism arose out of a desire to construct spaces that were more functional for people. The idea of designing decorative and ornamental components as a form of aesthetic expression by the architect was largely ignored by this approach.

Many architects of the time believed that only the most fundamental elements of a structure should be ornamented.

Architect Louis Sullivan coined the statement ‘form always follows function’ in 1896, however it was misconstrued as – function being a utility. Rather, it referred to architects creating organic building as a representation of organic essence. Modernist architects such as Mies Van Der Rohe and Le Corbusier later drew influence from the above and created simple yet efficient structures. To them, ornamentation was just the structure’s raw beauty reinforced by materials and regard for human comforts. The Functionalist philosophy, on the

other hand, is closely associated with modern architecture, which emerged in the second quarter of the twentieth century as a result of advances in building technology, new types of buildings required, and shifting cultural and aesthetic values. Indeed, as architects began to voice dissatisfaction with the historical revivalism that dominated the 19th and early 20th centuries, a style of architecture focused on the explicit statement of the building’s purpose was destined to emerge.

Supporters of Functionalism in architecture have claimed on occasion that good architecture is produced automatically by the fulfilment of practical needs; however, there are many options from which the architect must choose, and this choice may determine the difference between good and bad architecture.

The modern architect’s design approach begins with a study of the building’s function and the best technical means of accomplishing it, and aesthetic character emerges as part of the same process, rather than being superimposed(Britannica, 2013).

The Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and advance knowledge that links neuroscience research to a growing understanding of human responses to the built environment.

The Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA) was founded in 2002 as a Legacy Project of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Dr. Fred Gage, a major investigator at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, gave a keynote presentation on architecture and neurology at the June 2003 Convention in San Diego, which was presented by the local AIA Chapter in collaboration with its Architectural Foundation. The ANFA’s recognition was then made official.

The College of Fellows of the AIA announced at the time of its premiere that ANFA and its founding President, John Paul Eberhard, FAIA, had won the Latrobe Prize, a $100,000 biennial award for research that will lead to major breakthroughs in the architectural profession.

The two-year project would result in cross-disciplinary workshops, reports, articles, and books.

In February 2003, ANFA received accreditation from the State of California as a 501 (c) (3) organisation. The Articles of Incorporation became legally enforceable, and the organization’s mandate was handed over to a Board of Directors, which was constituted by the passage of Bylaws.

5.0 CLIENT

Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture

6.0 SITE MAPPING Kerala is a state in India on the Malabar coast in the southwest region of the country. Kerala is bordered by Tamil Nadu to the south and east, Karnataka to the north and northeast, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west.

Kerala has a lot of suicidal and rape cases proving there to be n number of victims in need od retreats to their mental and physical health.

Kerala’s population is estimated to be 35 million people, up from 33.38 million in 2011. With a population density of 2,200 persons per square mile (860 per square kilometre), it is India’s 13th most populous state.

Kerala is home to about 3% of India’s population and has three times the population density of the rest of the country.

The coastal regions are more populated than the mountains and eastern hills of the state with 2.5 times the overall population density.

INDIA

MACRO MAP

KERALA

MICRO MAP

Kerala Demographics: Focuses on the local account for around 32 million Keralites. Indigenous tribal Adivasis make up 1.1 percent of the population (321,000) and are located in the state’s eastern region.

Kerala has over 2.5 million migrant labourers from other states in 2013, accounting for 7.5 percent of the population.

Kerala is home to three major religions: Hinduism (56%), Islam (25%), and Christianity (25%). (19 percent ). Dalit, Ezhava, Thiyya, Arayan, Nadars, Nair, and Nambudiri are the most common Hindu castes. Sunni, Mujahid, and Jama’at-e-Islami are the most common Muslim organisations. Until the 1900s, the region had a sizable Jewish population, which moved to Israel in droves.

The site chosen has a lot of advantages for the design space as the design proposal is about mind body retreat and the situation and events of the country is wide in relation to this topic.

CHAPTER 3

1.0 DESIGN RATIONALE

1.1 WHY ZEN GARDEN?

The area I’ve chosen for my AIAD project is on the ground floor of my site. This space is chosen in relation to one my programming for the Zen Garden. The chosen space is for my target users to rest and get a sense of relaxation and refresh their mind and body through gardening.

The Zen Garden is a space for people to rest and re-energize themselves.

Therefor before designing the interior of the space , must consider the surrounding of the space as well. This space has a large panoramic un-evenly designed windows on both sides of the wall with different colours. As when the suns glare falls into the living room its leaves colourful shadows. So, this space is a light-filled room.

Indoor gardens can provide a variety of advantages to home life, varying from visual appeal to increased performance and wellbeing. Indoor plants have been found to help reduce pollutants in the air called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which are proven to cause illnesses and are emitted by adhesives, furnishings, clothing, and solvents. These also boost personal experiences of attention and happiness, as well as objective productivity measurements. Because there is less need for air movement, indoor plants may even save electricity and money.

These benefits, together with the aesthetic benefits of this very wellmade garden, make the indoor garden a desirable household amenity on numerous levels.

Since this area has panoramic windows, it receives a lot of sunlight and is a light-filled room. Photosynthesis, growth, and survival of plants all require light. Plants may not be able to fully develop, produce flowers or fruit, or even perish if they are not exposed to enough light. This is especially true for indoor gardens, which may not receive enough light even if they are near a window during the winter months. To achieve optimal growth, indoor gardens will require lighting systems.

Indoor gardens, on the other hand, necessitate a variety of circumstances to thrive. These factors also differ depending on the specific of plants grown and the presentation methods employed.

This activities in this space for the users is indoor gardening and relaxing. As gardening is good the well-being for the users. To be outside and spend time outdoors, whether strolling through a forest, sitting by the sea, or simply sitting in a garden, can help people feel emotionally and physically refreshed. The health benefits of building an indoor garden and integrating nature into your living room are countless.

Since this is a space for users to rejuvenate, the lighting ,materials and functions are the main factors to look for. As these factors will shape the users mind and body for their healing and relaxing process.

2.0 DESIGN FEASIBILITY

2.1 INDOOR GARDENING

There are many ways of indoor gardening that are being used in different spaces like at a workspace, restaurants, and households. Indoor gardening is simply the practise of cultivating plants indoors. Indoor gardening, on the other hand, can serve a variety of objectives and can be done in a variety of styles and approaches. Indoor gardening can be done for solely practical reasons, for pure joy, or for a combination of the two.

There is even a form of therapy known as “green care” that involves exposure to plants and gardening. The Japanese have a similar expression for this phenomenon — they call it “shinrin-yoku,” which can be translated to “forest bathing.” Research and evidence point toward all sorts of benefits to immersing oneself in green environments — or even just spending some time each day looking at plants and greenery.

Exposure to green landscapes has been linked to decreased anxiety and depression, better stress management, and even easier, faster recovery from surgeries. Even images of nature can have this effect

TYPES OF INDOOR GARDENING

Container Gardening Container

gardening,

which

uses

pots,

terrariums, and recycled vessels, is the most frequent method for indoor gardening. Coffee cans, vases, and old paint cans are examples of these If you’re not using a regular plant pot, ensure it has drainage holes so that any leftover water can flow. Alternatively, you can add a few pebbles to the base to help with drainage. If your plants are in pots or other containers, be careful to repot them as they grow to provide their roots the space they require.

Green Wall Green walls are a one-of-a-kind way to turn a small room into an indoor garden.

Irrigation tanks are used to provide water and nutrients towards the plants. These walls can also be used to create a little farm with lettuces, herbs, peas, or strawberries, or they can simply be utilised as a lovely piece of decor. Some herbs, fruits, and vegetables develop faster on a living wall than others.

Built-in Planted Surfaces Built-in planted surfaces in architecture allow you to achieve almost anything with your landscaping. Plant tall trees, have a diverse plant collection for a lush appearance, or start from scratch to create a living habitat. It has the potential to become the building’s centre point, providing significant benefits in terms of air purification, worker productivity, and aesthetic appeal. However, this is a strategy that should be considered early in the design and construction phase. For a successful intervention, all infrastructural issues such as

drainage,

irrigation,

light

exposure,

and ventilation must be considered. Plant selection should be made early on since it will determine the depth of the planting bed as well as the height of the ceiling.

String Garden A

string

garden

is

a

ceiling-mounted

arrangement of small and/or medium plants.

Planting spaces in less obvious places are revealed by string gardens. Garden string is used to suspend the plants. String gardens do not require the use of pots. The root ball of the plant is wrapped in a moss cover to keep it intact. Making your own string garden is simple.

NECESSITIES

Water

Light

Plants planted in containers dry up faster

Most plants don’t need much direct

than plants cultivated in the ground.

sunlight to thrive, whereas others can’t

Indoor

be

survive without it. Daylight is an easy

adequately hydrated, but they should not

pick for helping your plants flourish, but

be overwatered either. Some designers

you might not have as much direct sun

and homeowners use to ensure that

as you need for an indoor garden, or it

plants are hydrated on a regular basis,

may not be available for as many hours

use indoor drip irrigation systems or

as your plants require.

self-watering planters.

Light is mostly required for any plant to

Indoor drip irrigation systems use a timer

photosynthesize and live. Photoreceptors

to water plants, keeping them reliable

in plants absorb specific wavelengths

and simple for using. Nonetheless, the

of sunshine from the sun. Most plants

visible tubes connecting the plants make

thrive in 14–16 hours of direct sunlight

them

pots

or a light mimic. As a result, regardless

and planters feature a refilling container

of whether it’s natural or re-enacted

and, as the name implies, water their

light, a certain amount of daylight must

plants automatically. Unlike indoor drip

be ensured for optimal indoor growing.

gardens

unpleasant.

must

therefore

Self-watering

watering systems, there are no apparent outside tubes or faucets. An aesthetically pleasing version on the self-watering pot is the stacked self-watering containers, that practically would become a miniature vertical garden with a buried automatic water system.

REASONING

3.0 DESIGN In this design, there will be the magic tea and the zen garden. Both these spaces are designed in keeping mind of the neuroarchitecture theories and application of it to the spaces.

The overall design language of this area is going for a biophilic design. According to the biophilia hypothesis, most people have a natural desire to engage with nature; we ache for it, and if we don’t, our wellbeing will suffer.

As a result, biophilic design would be an effective remedy for satisfying this need for nature by incorporating natural materials and processes into the built environment.

Natural components are integrated into man-made environments in biophilic design to provide a sense of peace and delight. Humans have spent most of their time outside for most of history; our bodies may not have fully evolved to the relatively recent shift to indoor existence. Biophilic design involves direct interaction with nature without forsaking our modern lifestyle, and research has shown that it can have restorative and enhancing effects throughout the past decades.

The three types of biophilic design concepts are nature in space, nature of location, and natural analogies. Nature in the space refers to the direct presence of nature in a space, which typically includes multisensory interactions. Thermal, optical, tactile, olfactory, or any other contact where the natural presence is evident and direct can be used. It’s all about replicating or being inspired by natural spatial patterns when it comes to nature of space. It’s all about reproducing the emotions that natural environments provide us, such as safety, mystery, prospect, or danger. Natural equivalents combining non-natural or substantially changed materials with organically inspired patterns and forms as an indirect technique to recreate nature. The trick to applying biophilic design concepts is to mix these elements in a natural way. These principles can be employed singly or in combination to create a connection with nature in a non-natural place.

This space I’ve chosen to design will follow biophilic design. The reasons being the use of natural light and natural materials and vegetation incorporated in the space. The form of how the gardening will be Is on natural wood structure and built-in surfaces.

These are the main forms incorporated in this space. The other types of indoor gardening will be implemented in other spaces of the site.

CHAPTER 4

1.0 CRITICAL REFLECTION Strengths Indoor plants are a better option than plastic flowerpots and Vases for brightening up any space. Indoor plants of the appropriate kind may infuse a dull home with just the right amount of inventiveness and delight. When individuals are surrounded by the concrete jungle, the added adorable touch of natural flora is much more comforting. It is possible to have a small garden to enjoy a touch-up while the users are comfortable.

Despite the extra care needed, growing plants indoors eliminates the chance of frost damage or mortality, which is one of the drawbacks of outdoor plants. Plants in an outdoor garden are also exposed to other factors such as the sun and wind.

Plants can be grown indoors since they are protected from the elements and may be moved around to get the right quantity of light.

Weakness Care requirementSome indoor plants require attention and care, including dayto-day maintenance like watering and sunlight. In the absence of much-needed maintenance, the plants could die or even decay if they don’t get enough attention. Some indoor plants may grow more quickly than you expect, necessitating additional attention. Indoor planting can be problematic at times since plants drop leaves, leak water, or even stink. On the contrary, some plants may take longer to grow than usual, which is another frustrating disadvantage of growing inside.

Plants need utmost care and attention for it to keep growing.

Only with the proper maintenance the plants will grow properly and keep the place clean.

Humidity and Climate Needs According to Missouri Botanical Garden, most houseplants require roughly 50 percent humidity to thrive, which is a disadvantage, especially during the winter when frequent heating dries out the air in your home. Humidity is an important aspect in allowing plants to thrive inside. Most plant species, such as cactus, thrive in humidified environments with humidity levels as high as 60%. Inside areas, maintaining this degree of humidity is difficult.

2.0

Direction for Following Semester

For the following semester, I would like to make sure the proper set plant selection criteria of vegetation that is to be planted in the space. To ensure a long duration of the vegetation being planted. If the right vegetation is chosen, then the care requirement would be easier to maintain. I would choose vegetation that are easy to look after and maintain.

These plants would grow with the right about care and water provided.

Since the humidity of the space is an issue because it’s a closed space. Incorporating humidifiers into the design is smart option. As these humidifiers help regulate the temperature and humidity of the space ensuring proper growth of the plants. In terms of sunlight, this is not much of an issue as the chosen plants will be for indoor gardening and will be placed next to the panoramic windows present in the site. This area is chosen for this activity as this space get the most sunlight compared to the rest of the spaces in the site.

Though the existing windows cannot control the sunlight that comes in, I can also incorporate artificial lighting for the plants The most optimal light source for indoor gardens is High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs and Compact Fluorescent Systems, which provide the optimal amount of intensity and brightness for plant growth.

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