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The Psychology of Architecture
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The Psychology of Architecture

On Brains and Spaces
By: Ulaş Başar Gezgin, Nguyễn Thị Bích Vân

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For anyone curious about the invisible threads that connect our brains to the surrounding space, this book bridges psychology and architecture. It explores how design—from ancient temples to modern skyscrapers—can influence our happiness, productivity, and social interactions.

The present book is not only for architects and psychologists but also for anyone curious about the invisible threads that connect our brains to the…
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The present book is not only for architects and psychologists but also for anyone curious about the invisible threads that connect our brains to the surrounding space. Whether you are designing a building, redecorating a room, or simply interested in how your surroundings affect your mental state, this book will provide important insights, valuable points and practical knowledge. This book bridges psychology and architecture, exploring how design can influence our happiness, productivity, and social interactions. From the harmonious layout of ancient temples to the sleek lines of modern skyscrapers, every architectural choice has the power to evoke various human experiences.
This book is a coauthored work by Turkish psychologist Prof. Dr Ulaş Başar Gezgin, and Vietnamese interior architect Dr Nguyễn Thị Bích Vân.

Prof. Dr Ulaş Başar Gezgin is a psychologist, counsellor/consultant, and author with 24 years of teaching experience in Turkey, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia, and research experience in New Zealand, Australia, and Latin America. He holds degrees in psychological counselling, psychological sciences, cognitive sciences, and urban planning. He has authored 118 books across various genres, including both academic and literary books, with some of his works translated into 13 languages.

Dr Nguyễn Thị Bích Vân is a distinguished academic and professional in interior architecture and fine arts. She is currently a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Historical and Theoretical Studies at the University of Architecture in Ho Chi Minh City. She also serves as Managing Director of V.A.N Design Construction Design Co. Ltd. With nearly 20 years of teaching experience, Dr Vân’s expertise spans architecture, interior design, sustainable design, cultural heritage, international educational management, and Buddhist philosophy.

Hardback

  • ISBN: 1-0364-1690-9
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-1690-4
  • Date of Publication: 2024-11-26

Paperback

  • ISBN: 1-0364-5685-4
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-5685-6
  • Date of Publication: 2025-08-25
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  • BIC: AM, JM
  • THEMA: AM, JM
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