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Gibson’s Affordance Theory in Architecture: Understanding the Design of Possibility
What does a staircase suggest you do? What does a bench quietly invite? In architectural design, not all communication happens through words. Some cues are built into the very shape and material of the environment itself. James J. Gibson’s Affordance Theory offers a way of understanding these unspoken signals, how we instinctively grasp what a space enables, invites, or discourages.
May 187 min read
How can an evolutionary perspective help us understand environmental perception and human behaviour?
The theory of evolution is that any organism responds to the environment it inhabits by becoming more and more efficient over generations...
Jun 30, 20238 min read
Prospect-Refuge Theory
The prospect and refuge theory proposes that humans are naturally drawn to spaces that give them opportunities to respond to their needs....
Mar 25, 20237 min read
Biophilia Hypothesis: The basis of Biophilic Design
Biophilic design has its roots in the late 20th century, when research on human-environment relationships flourished. Extensive studies...
Jan 22, 20239 min read
Research in Context: The Fundamental-Applied Continuum.
In previous articles, the interface between academia and practice has been mentioned as Environmental Psychology is discussed in each...
Jun 26, 20223 min read
Environmental Psychology Concepts, Theories and Studies Architects are most familiar with.
In the context of this overview, I have selected a few classic works that are immediately relevant to the built environment, and which may..
May 28, 20225 min read
Inter, Multi, Cross, Trans, & Intra-disciplinary: What is the difference and why is it important?
In previous articles I discuss Environmental Psychology as an “interdisciplinary” field due to its span across various disciplines....
Mar 18, 20224 min read
Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs”: Theory revisited in the era of evidence-based design. (Part 2)
The “Hierarchy of Needs” has already been part of “Pop Psychology” for a few decades. The theory is prevalent in the worlds of Management...
Jan 12, 202213 min read
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