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

Title Author Datesort ascending
Approach to a Scientific Design Method for Programmable Schools towards ‘NeuroArchitecture’ José Wagner Garcia, Architect, Ph.D. (Noosfera Projetos Especiais Ltda., São Paulo, Brazil), Matías Nieto Tolosa (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain), Aristides Pavani Filho (CTI Renato Archer & CTI Nordeste, Brazil) Sep 23, 2016
The Real Meaning of Architecture: Or How to Make Architecture Mean Something Joshua Broadway (Kansas State University), Frederik Heuser (Kansas State University), Kelsey Middelkamp (Kansas State University), Joshua Ralls (Kansas State University), Bob Condia, AIA (Kansas State University) Sep 23, 2016
Interactive Architecture and BCI: Expanding the Relationship Between Space and User Michael Gonzales (University of Houston), Meg Jackson (University of Houston) Sep 23, 2016
Effect of Experience on Wayfinding in a Large, Complex Environment Joe Manganelli, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Ph.D. (xplr design, llc), Robin Farr (Greenville Memorial Hospital), Johnell Brooks, Ph.D. (Clemson University), Lee Gugerty, Ph.D. (Clemson University) Sep 23, 2016
Case for an Architectural Singularity through Robotically Actuated Motion and Neuro-Sensensory User Interaction Guvenc Ozel (University of California, Los Angeles) Sep 18, 2014
Bridging Architecture & Psychology in the Learning Environment Eliana Weiner (Carnegie Mellon University) Sep 18, 2014
The Smart Building and Human Behavior German W. Aparicio, Assoc. AIA (Gehry Technologies), Brian Dougherty, FAIA, LEED BD+C (Dougherty +Dougherty Architects LLP), Lucas W. Reames, Assoc. AIA (Gehry Technologies) Sep 18, 2014
A Study of a Neuro-Architectural Approach to Create Salutogenic Environments for Children Diagnosed with Autism Ayesha Ghazanfar (The University of Sheffield) Sep 18, 2014
Empathic and Embodied Imagination: Intuiting Life and Experience in Architecture Juhani Pallasmaa (Juhani Pallasmaa Architects) Sep 18, 2014
The Locksmith of Fascination: Resistance and Cognitive Stimulation in Architectural Space Daniel C Whittet, LEED AP BD&C EBOM, Assoc. AIA (AHA Consulting Engineers) Sep 18, 2014

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