New here at Experiencing Architecture and have no idea where to start? Just read our post on How to design atmospheres attuned to the concerns of the user to get you started. In the post 5 Basic Human Concerns in Architecture we briefly discussed 5 architectural concerns. In this post we'll describe one of the most fundamental … Continue reading Prospect and Refuge
5 Basic Human Concerns in Architecture
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
Prof.dr. Nico Frijda: contemporary architecture is atrocious!
In several of our theory posts we cited Nico Frijda, which is not so strange because he is one of the most cited scientists in psychology. Nico Frijda is professor emeritus at the University of Amsterdam and is regarded as a founding father of contemporary emotion research. Frijda developed a theory of emotions with the … Continue reading Prof.dr. Nico Frijda: contemporary architecture is atrocious!
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