The Application of Color Psychology in Community Health Environment Design

Area of Science:

• Environmental Psychology
• Community Health Design
• Color Theory Application

Background:

• Community environmental design is crucial for physical and mental health.
• Current community environments often neglect the psychological impact of color.
• Color significantly influences individual perception within communal spaces.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the application value of color psychology in community health environments.
• To use color psychology as a basis for studying community health issues.
• To provide empirical support for improving community environments and public health.

Main Methods:

• Utilized questionnaire surveys to gather data on color preferences and psychological needs.
• Analyzed survey results to understand characteristics and preferences of research subjects.
• Compiled findings with four design concepts: functionality, naturalness, beauty, and safety.

Main Results:

• Identified regular characteristics, preferences, and psychological needs related to color in community settings.
• Developed design intentions and optimization strategies for buildings, planting, and paving.
• Established empirical support for enhancing community health environments through color.

Conclusions:

• Color psychology is a vital, yet often overlooked, component of community health environment design.
• Applying color psychology principles can lead to more comfortable and psychologically supportive living spaces.
• Optimized community design using color can positively impact residents' physical and mental well-being.