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Cognitive Processes and Spatial Cognition

Examines how spatial design interacts with brain functions such as navigation, attention, memory, and emotional response.

    • Spatial Navigation and Wayfinding: Illustrating how the brain creates mental maps of environments and discussing design strategies to enhance wayfinding and reduce cognitive load.
    • Attention, Memory, and Learning in Built Environments: Exploring how architectural design can impact attention span, memory formation, and learning outcomes.
    • Emotion, Mood, and Atmosphere in Architecture: Examining how architectural design elements can evoke specific emotional responses, influence mood, and create desired atmospheres.