Neuroscientific Insights into the Built Environment: A Systematic Review of Empirical Research on Indoor Environmental Quality, Physiological Dynamics, and Psychological Well-Being in Real-Life Contexts
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Investigating indoor environments
Area Of Science
- Environmental Psychology
- Building Science
- Human Well-being Studies
Background
- The indoor built environment significantly influences occupant well-being.
- Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a key factor, encompassing thermal comfort, air quality, noise, and lighting.
- Existing research often lacks comprehensive physiological data in real-world settings.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically review methodologies assessing the impact of the indoor built environment on well-being.
- To focus on indoor environmental quality (IEQ) variables and their link to physiological responses.
- To identify research gaps and advocate for advanced data collection techniques.
Main Methods
- Systematic review following Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and PRISMA guidelines.
- Inclusion of empirical studies utilizing physiological measurements (heart rate, skin temperature, brain activity).
- Assessment of data captured through various techniques in real-life contexts.
Main Results
- Significant interest exists in the built environment's effect on physiological and psychological states.
- Thermal comfort is the most studied IEQ variable, impacting heart activity and skin temperature.
- A need for advanced technologies like Mobile Brain/Body Imaging (MoBI) for real-time data collection in natural settings was identified.
Conclusions
- A multi-level, evidence-based approach is needed, considering brain-body-environment interactions.
- Incorporating multiple physiological signals is crucial for a holistic understanding of well-being.
- Gaps include understudied IEQ variables (e.g., noise) and the need for standardized well-being assessment tools.
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