Ms. Andréa de Paiva
Primarily Architect, Designer
M.A,
NeuroAU , Brazil
Brief Bio
Andréa de Paiva is an architect and founder of NeuroAU, a pioneering platform in neuroarchitecture and human-centered design active in 50+ countries. Educated at USP and Middlesex University London, she bridges science and design to create inclusive spaces that support wellbeing and brain resilience
Educator Type
- Architecture Educator
- NfA Educator
Courses and Contribution
Interiores and Neuroscience: people focused design at IED (European Design Institute); Designing with the user in mind at NeuroAU; NfA: design, scientific evidence and applications at NeuroAU in partnership with University of Brasilia.
ANFA-related teaching expertise
For over the past 6 years I have been teaching NfA mostly for architects and designers. In my courses, I try to combine an integrated perspective of several NfA topics that could help architects and designers to improve their practice. My expertise involves a systemic understanding and a focus on connecting research and design practice (evidence-based design). Topics such as embodiment, lighting (artificial/natural/design), biophilia (nature, cognitive restoration and biophilic design), multisensory experience (sensory integration, coherence, perception), culture & affective memories, environmental enrichment and brain plasticity are some of the ones that I try do present to my students.
What I teach & Where I teach
Yes, at NeuroAU/University of Brasília; FAAP (Faculdade Armando Álvares Penteado); and FGV (Fundação Getulio Vargas)
My Education Resources to Share
My NfA Lectures
No NfA Lectures available
My Courses
No Courses available
My Workshops
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