Background

1. ABSTRACT

Sensory Architecture has been introduced into various trending concepts such as parametric, art exhibitionism, responsive design and provocative expressionisms. Multisensory Environment (MSE) has been articulated into existing buildings to enhance the capacity of special user groups as well as decipher revelations as to how architecture plays a significant role in stabilizing neural functions. The idea of universal accessibility is questionable when it comes to the disabilities that are not physical. We are oriented towards considering built spaces for the mind in equilibrium. But ‘limited evidence is available about the effectiveness of multisensory environments or how to design multisensory environments for discrete sensory needs’ [1] . So, this research will establish the design path connecting the building codes for sensory needs, process-based prototypes and feedback analysis cycle. Three sets of design models are aimed to be visualized and simulated based on sensory parameters. They are to be compared with the conventional buildings with respect to the same parameters. Digital fabrication will bring this to reality and embed it into the existing built form along with an easily interactable interface based on sensory needs.

The idea of universal accessibility is questionable when it comes to the disabilities that are not just physical. We are oriented towards considering built spaces for the mind in equilibrium. But very limited evidence is available about the effectiveness of multisensory environments or ‘how to design multisensory environments for discrete sensory needs’ (Essary 2020).

2. BACKGROUND

For over 20 years MSE are being experimented and studied but are used in an ad hoc manner using an eclectic range of equipment [2]. There was no clear-cut design intervention in providing standards or codes for modern day architectural practice. The existing elements of MSE are therefore still being revised and reconsidered for experimentations. The structured state of existence is the micro level projects or “pockets within an existing building”.