Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA)

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

The Academy benefits from the expanding body of research that has evolved within the neuroscience community in the last two decades, and the promise of even more in the coming century. Some observers have characterized what is happening in neuroscience as the most exciting frontier of human knowledge since the Renaissance. All humanity stands to benefit from this research in countless ways still to be determined. The profession of architecture has become a partner in developing the application of this knowledge base in order to increase its ability to be of service to society. For more information, visit www.anfarch.org.

Research Submitted

Titlesort ascending Author Date
Awe-Inducing Interior Space: Architectural Causes and Cognitive Effects Hanna Negami (University of Waterloo), Colin Ellard, Ph.D. (University of Waterloo) Sep 23, 2016
Average Is Irrelevant: Work and Educational Space Design Needs to be Derived from Different Neurological Workings of the Brain Joanna-Maria Helinurm Sep 23, 2016
Atmosphere, Wellbeing and Health in Residential Architecture: Linkages to Neuroscience? Hanna Morichetto (Chalmers University of Technology), Helle Wijk, Ph.D., R.N. (The Sahlgrenska Academy of Gothenburg University), Ola Nylander, Ph.D. (Chalmers University of Technology) Sep 23, 2016
At Work, In View: The Cognitive Science of Working in Spaces with Transparent Boundaries Sally Augustin, Ph.D. (Design With Science), Melissa Marsh, Assoc. AIA (PLASTARC), Kristin Mueller (PLASTARC), Sasha Ragland (PLASTARC), Cassie Hackel (PLASTARC) Sep 23, 2016
ASI – Architecture for Sensory Integration; Architectural Intervention in Occupational Therapy Fallon Lebedowicz (CO Architects), Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC (CO Architects) Sep 23, 2016
Architecture, Light and Emotion: The Brennand Chapel by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, in Recife, Brazil Rafaela Paes de Andrade Arcoverde (Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)), Fernando Diniz Moreira (Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)) Sep 20, 2018
Architecture and the Senses: A Sensory Musing Park Sarah Stein, RA, LEED AP (Skolnick Architecture & Design) Sep 23, 2016
Architecture and Recovery: Understanding the Role of Domestic Residential Spaces in Assisting and Enhancing Stroke Recovery Michael Chapman (University of Newcastle, Australia), Michael Nilsson (University of Newcastle, Australia), Warren Reilly (University of Newcastle, Australia), Chris Tucker (University of Newcastle, Australia), Frederick Rohan Walker (University of Newcastle, Australia), Sue Anne Ware (University of Newcastle, Australia) Sep 23, 2016
Architecture and Neuroscience: Towards Spatial Atmosphere and Sensory Experience in a Phenomenology-based Design Methodology Ana Luisa Rolim (UNICAP; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco; Coletivo-rt Architecture and Interiors), Robson Canuto (Universidade Católica de Pernambuco (UNICAP)) Sep 23, 2016
Architects without Buildings: Philip Thiel and the Systematizing Impulse in Modern Spatial Study Ian Baldwin (DUAL, LLC; Rhode Island School of Design) Sep 23, 2016

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