Emotional Architecture : Understanding the Human Response to Space

Emotional Architecture: Understanding the Human Response to Space explores the invisible yet powerful relationship between the built environment and human emotion. From the tactile resonance of materials to the rhythm of light and shadow, from personal memory to collective urban experience, this book reveals how spaces shape mood, behavior, and social connection. Combining insights from neuroscience, psychology, and design practice, it demonstrates how architects and planners can create environments that nurture well-being, empathy, and meaning. This book is a guide for anyone seeking to understand, design, or inhabit spaces that truly feel alive.