EN 
PT It is an interdisciplinary area (neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology+ architecture, urbanism) that seeks to better understand how physical environments affect the brain and also health.
The term neuroarchitecture emerged in 2003, after the creation of the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA) in San Diego (California), as a sector of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), located in Washington, DC. , studies involving neuroscientists, doctors, psychologists and other professionals have intensified.
We spend approximately 90% of our time in built environments, so most of our memories and memorable moments are linked to a physical environment, be it residential, study, work and being in these environments for so long impacts our emotions, and generates memories in our lives.
Have you ever stopped to think about how environments influence our behavior, our way of life and that we often don't realize this?
You know that headache you always have at your desk with inadequate lighting? The sleep that insists on not arriving and when it arrives with poor quality when you spend a lot of time using electronic devices before going to sleep and when you wake up, do you have the feeling that you are still tired? That huge noise of jackhammers cutting the asphalt on the street outside your house?
These are some of the many exhausting moments that we experience in our daily lives and that have a negative impact on our brain and our health.
Neuroarchitecture through research and scientific studies allows architecture, engineering and design professionals to have tools to design efficient environments, based not only on technical parameters of legislation, ergonomics and environmental comfort, but which are also analyzed together. emotion, happiness, well-being.
Have you ever thought about your home really designed for you, your emotions, happiness? Are schools environments that stimulate creativity, knowledge and pleasure?
Do hospitals and clinics have environments that help the patient's recovery and well-being and also the quality of work of the professionals who perform their duties there?
Commercial and corporate environments that provide concentration, self-esteem, creativity and productivity with satisfaction for their users?
And how to apply neuroarchitecture?
- Through studies of natural lighting enhancing the entry of light into environments; this affects physiological/psychological cycles, (circadian cycle – rhythm in which the body performs its functions throughout a day.);
- Creation of green areas that enable relaxation and well-being; reducing stress levels;
- Decompression environments that directly influence people's behavior, favoring their relaxation, improved breathing, blood pressure, anxiety;
- Acoustics, because the level of noise in environments interferes with our mood and concentration;
- Optimization of spaces with the use of furniture that meets the needs of users;
- Colors that impact human behavior and creating environments in different colored tones produces different sensations in its users such as joy, relaxation, relaxation, focus;
- Natural ventilation, as it renews the air, purifying it, controlling humidity, thermal sensation and comfort. It is important to know that both artificial ventilation and artificial lighting also provide healthy environments.
Want to know more about neuroarchitecture? Check out the recommendations for portals and books:
https://www.loricrizel.arq.br/neuroarquitetura-neurodesign-neuroiluminacao-livro/
BOOKS:
Neuroarchitecture – Neuroscience in the built environment – VILMA VILA ROUCO AND AUTHORAS
A Journey Through the Brain: The Fast Track to Understanding Neuroscience CARLA TIEPPO
Architecture of happiness – Allan de Botton