DECLERATION

I, Deepika Shukla, hereby declare that this project titled “The psychological demands of the built environment, formal and informal space, and territory in architecture” has been submitted by me to the Institute of Architecture and Town Planning Department, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi as dissertation report completed in one semester. It is a record of my own work and the matter in this project has not been ever submitted by me for award of any other degree, it is an original compilation of the literature study.

Deepika Shukla

B.Arch. 4th Year 7th Semester

(Roll no. 191331003004)

Batch 2019-20

1. AIM

the approach is to study the psychological demands of the built environment, formal and informal space, and territory in architecture.

2. OBJECTIVE

• To understand relation between the built forms and human psychology.

• To Observe the impact of formal and informal spatial properties on inhabitants.

• To examine contextual elements, such as our comprehension of and analysis of the built environment, as well as theoretical study referencing the influence the built environment has on our psychological experience.

3. SCOPE

The study's goal is to revive awareness of the relevance of psychological effects on built environment s through survey-based analysis.

4. LIMITATION

Researcher will not doing primary case studies. Research will be based on secondary data available in library & internet.

5. METHODOLOGY

S. No. OBJECTIVE METHODOLOGY

1. To understand relation between the built forms and human psychology. literature sources and case studies.

2. To Observe the impact of formal and informal spatial properties on inhabitants.

Case studies on:

• Case Study of Damietta City, Egypt

• “Architecture for Well Being and Health” by Koen Steemers.

Research lab report done by researchers in Rochester, MN called the WELL Living Lab.

3. To examine contextual elements, such as our comprehension and analysis of the built environment , as well as theoretical study referencing the influence the built environment has on our psychological experience.

References from books and published research papers.

A British statesman and politician, Winston Churchill, once said, "We shape our buildings, and later they shape us."

This quotation emphasizes the notion that the physical spaces in which we live and work can have a significant impact on our behavior, attitudes, and experiences.

The quote suggests that when we build and design our buildings, we have the power to shape the environment in which we live and work. However, once these buildings are built, they in turn shape us by influencing our behaviors and experiences within them. For example, a welldesigned office space can promote productivity, while a poorly designed space can lead to feelings of stress and discomfort.

The quote highlights the importance of careful consideration in the design and construction of physical spaces. When we understand how our buildings can shape us, we can use this knowledge to create environments that promote positive experiences and behaviors, such as comfort, productivity, and well-being.

In conclusion, the quote "We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us" reminds us of the reciprocal relationship between our physical environment and our behavior, and the importance of designing spaces that promote positive outcomes.

The built environment has a significant impact on our lives. Thus, our places ought to serve more than simply practical purposes. It ought to be well thought out and tailored, with a focus on our identities, social requirements, mental and emotional health, cognitive health, and physical health.

After our clothing, it may be compared to our third skin in terms of intimacy and personal space. Your living situation is directly influenced by your home and work environments. Most of the time, locations influence our behaviour and feelings without our awareness [Fig.1.]. The mood and interactions of the residents are closely tied to the architectural and design aspects of the built environment. Sometimes, modest interior design components have an unconscious impact on us. As an illustration, we prefer wide-open environments that feel spacious.

According to certain recent theories or research, our multimodal minds are influenced by places. [Fig.2.]

For example, how a sense of space can improve mood and creativity. It is considered that the constructed environment in any given place has an impact on human behavior, experiences, and social and cultural occurrences. Human physiology, sociology, psychology, or all three may have contributed to the development of the environment created by the architecture of numerous structures and built-up objects.

Architecture fills and modifies the physical social context, impacting perception, which in turn influences human behavior because every aspect has some psychological consequence and establishes some type of connection with the user. We perceive the world through our five senses; they are the gateway to the human mind. Our perception of an area is influenced by the experience of exploring it with our senses.

Engaging the user's senses through sight or aesthetics, hearing or acoustics, smell, and touch is the goal of good design. Designers develop a sequence of physiological and psychological connections that favorably affect how our senses are engaged. The built environment can have a profound impact on the human brain. Factors such as the design of physical space, lighting, color, air quality, noise levels, and exposure to nature can all influence our emotions, mood, stress levels, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Good design can help create environments that positively impact the human brain.

Philosophy, sociology, and psychology all have strong foundations in the study of human and psychological contexts. This history's major turning points include the following:

• Ancient Greek philosophers, such as Aristotle, who wrote about the role of environment in shaping human character and behaviour

• Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who developed ideas about the importance of early childhood experiences in shaping personality

• The birth of psychology as a formal discipline in the late 19th century, with the work of figures such as Wilhelm Wundt and Sigmund Freud

• The development of behaviourism in the early 20th century, with psychologists such as B.F. Skinner focusing on the study of observable behaviour and its relationship to the environment

• The rise of cognitive psychology in the mid-20th century, with a focus on mental processes such as perception, attention, and memory

• The development of social and cultural psychology, which examine the role of social and cultural factors in shaping human behaviour and experience

These and other developments have helped to build a rich and diverse understanding of the relationship between human behaviour and the environments in which people live and interact.

7.1 THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENT

Aristotle, one of the most famous ancient Greek philosophers, believed that the environment played a significant role in shaping human character and behaviour. He argued that a person's upbringing, including the values and beliefs they were exposed to, could influence their personality and actions. He also believed that the physical environment, such as climate and geography, could have an impact on behaviour. Aristotle's ideas have had a lasting impact on Western thought and continue to inform discussions about the relationship between environment and human behaviour.