Apperception: Understanding and Anticipating the User in Space Based on Neural and Behavioural Responses

Šimkovič, Vladimír; Kulifaj, Ivan

doi:10.2478/alfa-2021-0006

Abstract

The main task of architecture has been and will be to create spaces for the user. Our experiment is based on an interdisciplinary study, combining knowledge from architecture, neuroscience, psychology and artificial intelligence. We think that these disciplines can better interpret the users’ perception to architects and designers, because how do we know what users want and how they react to the created matter? This fundamental question underlines the research, designates its direction and goals. The futuristic view and exploring the user is one aspect, complemented by the application of research results to today’s reality. Nowadays, in Slovakia (and in the world), urban development is funded by the private sector and is significantly limited by the financial aspect of architecture and development, it is necessary to look for a concept that reduces the importance of finance at the expense of quality for users.

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Apperception: Understanding and Anticipating the User in Space Based on Neural and Behavioural Responses

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