Emotional Walls: Designing Architecture That Speaks the Unspoken
| dc.contributor.author | Alkhomairi, Hatim Abdulrahman | en |
| dc.contributor.committeechair | Jones, James R. | en |
| dc.contributor.committeemember | Schnoedt, Heinrich | en |
| dc.contributor.committeemember | Gartner, Howard S. | en |
| dc.contributor.department | Architecture | en |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-05-29T08:00:24Z | en |
| dc.date.available | 2025-05-29T08:00:24Z | en |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-05-28 | en |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis investigates how architecture and human emotions connect, linking the physical characteristics of spaces to psychological experiences. It explores how design can evoke emotional responses and how different architectural elements, including light, trigger specific emotional reactions. Using a "Gallery of Emotions" as a foundational project for experimentation, the aim is to develop concepts that are applicable to diverse architectural settings. The design process begins with words that are used to craft atmospheres that evoke targeted emotions. Two complementary approaches guide decision-making: digital software for testing ideas and physical techniques, including sketching and model-making, to achieve a cohesive final design. | en |
| dc.description.abstractgeneral | This thesis explores the connection between architecture and human emotions, focusing on how the physical qualities of a space can influence psychological experiences. It speculates how design elements, such as light, form, and material can evoke specific emotional responses. Using a conceptual project titled the "Gallery of Emotions" as a experimental ground, the research aims to develop design strategies that can be applied across various architectural contexts. The design process begins with emotionally charged words that shape the intended atmosphere. It is guided by a combination of digital tools for exploration and physical methods like sketching and model-making to create a cohesive and emotionally resonant final design. | en |
| dc.description.degree | Master of Architecture | en |
| dc.format.medium | ETD | en |
| dc.identifier.other | vt_gsexam:44001 | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10919/134273 | en |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.publisher | Virginia Tech | en |
| dc.rights | In Copyright | en |
| dc.rights.uri | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ | en |
| dc.subject | Architecture | en |
| dc.subject | Desgin | en |
| dc.subject | Experience | en |
| dc.subject | Emotions | en |
| dc.subject | Psychology | en |
| dc.title | Emotional Walls: Designing Architecture That Speaks the Unspoken | en |
| dc.type | Thesis | en |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Architecture | en |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | en |
| thesis.degree.level | masters | en |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Architecture | en |