In How do emotions work? - Basic model of emotions we explained how emotions work according to the basic model of emotion. Knowing this now, we think 2 questions are important for the application of the basic model in architecture: Are there concerns that apply for all humans? (Primal concerns) And how about concerns that … Continue reading 5 Basic Human Concerns in Architecture
How do emotions work? – 4 Examples
In our previous post How do emotions work? - Basic model of emotions we explained that people differ in their emotional responses towards a given building. Nevertheless, in spite of these interpersonal differences, the process of emotion, i.e. the way in which emotions are elicited, is universal. There is a basic process model of emotions. This model … Continue reading How do emotions work? – 4 Examples
How do emotions work? – Basic model of Emotions
In one of our previous posts - How to design atmospheres attuned to the concerns of the user? - we briefly mentioned the basic model of emotions. In this post we'll discuss the model in more detail. People differ in their emotional responses towards a given building. Nevertheless, in spite of these interpersonal differences, the process of emotion, i.e. the … Continue reading How do emotions work? – Basic model of Emotions
3 Interesting Points of View on the Experience of Architecture
While browsing around, I found some very interesting articles. I thought I'd share 3 of them with you today. 1. What Every Architect Should Ask Him/Herself Maria talks about the benefits of Environmental Psychology for architects. It can teach architects ways to create environments more suited to the needs, wishes and desires of its occupants. … Continue reading 3 Interesting Points of View on the Experience of Architecture
What is emotion? (part 1) – 4 Affective states
In a previous post - How to design atmospheres attuned to the concerns of the user? - we talked about emotions and how architecture can influence the emotional state of a person. In this post we'll explain what emotion actually is. The word ‘emotion’ is often applied to a wide variety of phenomena, such as passions, … Continue reading What is emotion? (part 1) – 4 Affective states
Experiencing Architecture 