The Psychology of Architectural Environment

How Design Influences Learning and Personal Development

Authors

  • Yuriі Kalichak Ph.D. in Pedagogy, Associate Professor, Department of General Pedagogy and Preschool Education, Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University, Drohobych 82100 Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4348-1740
  • Oleksandr Posatskyi Ph.D. in Psychology, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University, Drohobych 82100 Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2705-7475
  • Mariana Halushchak Ph.D. in Philosophy, Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science named after Professor Valeriy Skotnyi, Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University, Drohobych 82100 Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5088-8701
  • Zhanna Yanko Ph.D. in Philosophy, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science named after Professor Valeriy Skotnyi, Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University, Drohobych 82100 Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9323-0160
  • Artem Semenovskyi Ph.D. Student, Department of Public Administration, Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0032-490X
  • Andrii Zymianskyi Ph.D. in Psychology, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University, Drohobych 82100, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6175-9895

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48619/ais.v6i1.1141

Keywords:

The architecture of higher education institution (HEIs), Design effects, Сognitive processes, Educational architecture, Emotional health, Psychology of space.

Abstract

This paper investigates the relationship between architectural design and its psychological effects on learning and personal development. It focuses on how elements such as spatial organization, lighting, color, and materials influence cognitive processes, emotional well-being, and social interactions within educational environments. Utilizing a comprehensive literature review and case study analysis of such educational institutions as Trinity College Dublin (TCD), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), and the University of Tokyo, the study identifies key design features that enhance engagement and collaboration among learners. Observational assessments provide essential information about student-teacher interactions within educational environments. Educational settings require purposeful architectural design to become productive spaces which support comprehensive personal development.

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Published

2025-05-05

How to Cite

Kalichak, Y., Posatskyi, O., Halushchak, M., Yanko, Z., Semenovskyi, A., & Zymianskyi, A. (2025). The Psychology of Architectural Environment: How Design Influences Learning and Personal Development. AIS - Architecture Image Studies, 6(1), 280–293. https://doi.org/10.48619/ais.v6i1.1141

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Territories

Section

Articles