Architecture and the multi-sensory experience

Intelligent Buildings and Cities should provide a multi-sensory

experience

Clements-Croome 2004

Multi-sensory experience from array of stimuli

n People

n Space—looks, feel and senses n Air n Work focus n Social

Amanda Levete (architect) To live in a great space inspires you and lights your spirit. The environment in which you live and work has a tremendous capacity to change your mood and affect the way you live your life. Space, volume and natural light are vital for good living.

Levete, A, Architecture at Future Systems, To live in a great space that inspires you, Financial Times, 16.02.08

HUMAN DOMAINS Maslow 1943-Hierarchy of Needs Diener and Biswas-Diener 2008 Seligman 2011--PERMA Dolan 2014--SALIENCE Clements-Croome 2016/17--FLOURISH

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

Need Physiological

Safety Social

Esteem

Self-actualisation

Achieved by Good working conditions, physical environment, support systems Safe working conditions, job security. Good relationships, team spirit, company sports, office parties, informal activities, open communication. Regular positive feedback Challenging job, discretion over work activity, promotion on opportunities, encouraging creativity, autonomy and responsibility

Source: (MASLOW 1943)

PERMA MODEL

n Positive Emotion n Engagement n Positive Relationships n Meaning n Accomplishment/Achievement

Martin Seligman in book Flourish 2011

HAPPINESS BY DESIGN by Paul Dolan 2014

n MINDSPACE-Enable,Engage,Encourage,

Exemplify to Explore and Evaluate

n SALIENCE-attention drawn to what is novel and relevant

SALIENCE MNEMONIC

n SOUND n AIR n LIGHT n IMAGE (Look and Feel) n ERGONOMICS n NATURE n TINT (Colour)

WELL STANDARD 2015

n AIR—fresh clean air, IAQ n WATER-clean water quality n LIGHT-circadian lighting n COMFORT-distraction free environment n MIND-stress, sleep, emotional health

n NOURISHMENT-healthy diet n FITNESS-exercise; active working

Metrics in WGBC 2014 Report

n Absenteeism n Staff turnover/retention rates n Medical complaints and costs n Physical environment complaints n Self reported attitudes via perception studies n Physical environment measures

Health, Well-being and Productivity in Offices , Retail, Homes 2014, 2016 UKGBC