Timeless buildings and the human brain: The effect of spiritual spaces on human brain waves

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Architecture Department

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https://doi.org/10.26687/archnet-ijar.v8i1.329

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Research Article

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Archnet-IJAR

Publication Date

1-1-2014

doi

10.26687/archnet-ijar.v8i1.329

Abstract

Some buildings hold certain qualities of space design similar to those originated from nature in harmony with its surroundings. These buildings, mostly associated with religious beliefs and practices, allow for human comfort and a unique state of mind. This paper aims to verify such effect on the human brain. It concentrates on measuring brain waves when the user is located in several spots (coordinates) in some of these buildings. Several experiments are conducted on selected case studies to identify whether certain buildings affect the brain wave frequencies of their users or not. These are measured in terms of Brain Wave Frequency Charts through EEG Device. The changes identified on the brain were then translated into a brain diagram that reflects the spiritual experience all through the trip inside the selected buildings. This could then be used in architecture to enhance such unique quality. © 2014 Archnet-IJAR, International Journal of Architectural Research.

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133

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142

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