| 摘要: |
| 人对空间的认知与大脑有着密
不可分的联系，脑科学与建筑学科交叉
研究发现既能丰富空间脑认知基础研究，
同时也能贡献于建筑学科理论以及脑机
交互设计方法创新探索。通过梳理近年
来脑科学与建筑学科交叉研究相关文献，
可以发现研究主要包括空间认知的脑机
制解析、空间认知的脑健康影响与情感
分析以及脑机交互与设计等方面。研究
者从不同空间尺度类型出发，对空间认
知脑基础机制以及情绪健康影响展开探
索；研究者还探索了脑机交互与设计技
术方法，尝试通过大脑神经信号来开展
空间设计交互。这些交叉研究可以建构
从基础到应用、“学理—需求—技术”相
结合的路径，同时开辟了一个全新研究
领域，即关于“空间—脑—机”系统研
究的空间脑科学研究领域。 |
| 关键词: 人对空间的认知与大脑有着密
不可分的联系，脑科学与建筑学科交叉
研究发现既能丰富空间脑认知基础研究，
同时也能贡献于建筑学科理论以及脑机
交互设计方法创新探索。通过梳理近年
来脑科学与建筑学科交叉研究相关文献，
可以发现研究主要包括空间认知的脑机
制解析、空间认知的脑健康影响与情感
分析以及脑机交互与设计等方面。研究
者从不同空间尺度类型出发，对空间认
知脑基础机制以及情绪健康影响展开探
索 研究者还探索了脑机交互与设计技
术方法，尝试通过大脑神经信号来开展
空间设计交互。这些交叉研究可以建构
从基础到应用、“学理—需求—技术”相
结合的路径，同时开辟了一个全新研究
领域，即关于“空间—脑—机”系统研
究的空间脑科学研究领域。 |
| DOI：10.13791/j.cnki.hsfwest.20241030003 |
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| 基金项目:国家自然科学基金面上项目（52378022） |
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| Research progress in the intersection of brain science, architecture, and cities |
|
WANG Hui,LIU Yijiang,GUAN Xiangyu
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| Abstract: |
| Human cognition of space is inextricably linked to the workings of the brain, yet how the
human brain operates remains shrouded in numerous mysteries. Related brain science research constitutes
a cutting-edge scientific question demanding urgent exploration. Concurrently, with the gradual
proliferation of artificial intelligence and generative design applications, interdisciplinary research
integrating brain science and architecture can both enrich fundamental studies on spatial brain cognition
and contribute to architectural theory and the innovative exploration of brain-computer interaction design
methods. Through a review and analysis of recent literature in related fields, this article identifies that
primary research directions include parsing the brain mechanisms of spatial cognition, analyzing the
impact of spatial cognition on brain health and emotions, and brain-computer interaction in design.
Regarding the analysis of brain mechanisms for spatial cognition, some researchers in recent years have
begun by parsing the fundamental brain mechanisms underlying spatial cognition – that is, how space
influences and affects brain functional activity. The spatial elements involved range from more abstract
basic spatial property elements to specific building types and even larger-scale urban open spaces. Some
studies have utilized small-scale spatial constructs to assess the brain’s cognitive state concerning spatial
elements, involving aspects like spatial perception and orientation in the brain. The relevant conclusions
provide support for understanding the basic principles of human spatial cognition. Other scholars have
approached from the perspective of architectural spatial scenes, investigating the impact of elements such
as interior spaces and landmark buildings on brain activity. Unlike small and medium-scale spatial
cognition research, urban spatial cognition studies focus more on large-scale spatial cognitive
mechanisms, including wayfinding, path memory, and scene recognition.The aforementioned research has
explored human brain activity responses in space through observational means like
electroencephalography(EEG), enabling a deep analysis of the classic problem concerning the relationship
between space and human cognition, which traditional architecture has long focused on. The spatial
objects studied also encompass a variety of types, from abstract micro-spaces to buildings and further to
urban open spaces. These studies have established a relatively mature research paradigm for architectural
issues at both the object and methodological levels. By employing new technological means such as EEG
monitoring, they have developed a set of methods for extracting and quantifying user perceptions and
evaluations within space, providing technical and methodological support for analyzing related
fundamental mechanisms. Building upon the analysis of brain mechanisms for spatial cognition, some
research has further focused on the issue of how the spatial environment influences human emotions. In
fields such as environmental psychology and healthy cities, the mechanisms linking space, behavior, and
emotion have consistently garnered attention. Particularly, emotions and mental states induced by the
environment, along with their corresponding impacts on physical and mental health, are current hot topics.
Inspired by brain science theories and methods, some researchers have begun to examine the relationship
between emotional health and brain activity mechanisms in environments, illustrating the impact of space
on human cognitive health and emotions across multiple scales and types. This includes abilities like
spatial orientation, navigation, and motor coordination within space, which subsequently affect
psychological emotions and even social interactions. In recent years, some scholars have also explored
brain-computer interaction and design technology methods. These studies involve interacting withcomputers and other devices through brain neural signals to explore theories and technical methods for spatial design or intervention. The integration of braincomputer
intelligence and interactive design is a highly interdisciplinary field. Related research proposes a novel interdisciplinary approach. It can further
explore practical applications supporting design interaction, achieving more direct human-computer design interaction or spatial use interaction, thereby
enhancing the user experience in spatial design or use. These interdisciplinary studies can offer us insights. The path they embody – from basic to applied
research, from internal mechanisms to health effects, and further to brain-computer interaction – is particularly worthy of our contemplation. The intrinsic
thread of brain science crossover research is the integration of the trinity of “theoretical principles – demands – technology”. That is, it closely focuses on the
core disciplinary issue of spatial brain cognition to analyze fundamental mechanisms. Based on this, it centers on demands such as human health and emotion,
spatial quality improvement, and design participation/interaction, and combines cutting-edge technologies to explore methods and applications. This
“theoretical principles-demands-technology” trinity also, to some extent, addresses the issue of scientization in architecture. It means both conducting frontier
exploration through full interdisciplinary integration based on technological development, while simultaneously digging deep into theoretical depth, combining
the two to interpret the intrinsic value and innovative potential of the architectural discipline.Furthermore, the main content of these crossover studies opens up
a new field of research for us, namely the field of spatial brain science research concerning the “space – brain – machine” system. Inspired by advances in
disciplines like brain science, it can take spatial brain science as a theme, actively exploring design theories and method systems influenced by fields like brain
cognition and brain-computer interaction. |
| Key words: brain science spatial cognition brain computer interaction architecture and urban design design methods |
