Down the Rabbit Hole: Merging Education, Neuroscience and Wonderland in Architectural Design

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dc.contributor.authorKavousi, Shabnamen
dc.contributor.committeechairEmmons, Paul F.en
dc.contributor.committeememberDugas, Daviden
dc.contributor.committeememberPiedmont-Palladino, Susan C.en
dc.contributor.departmentArchitectureen
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-10T09:00:22Zen
dc.date.available2024-01-10T09:00:22Zen
dc.date.issued2024-01-09en
dc.description.abstractThe goal of this project is to reimagine learning spaces by combining education and architecture principles and a hint of imagination. This is done through designing a school in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington D.C. for children aged 3-12. The design integrates Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio principles with behavioral and neuroscientific insights. Additionally, the imaginative essence of "Alice in Wonderland" brings a whimsical dimension, adding an enchanting layer to the architectural narrative. The design of the school considers how space impacts cognition and creativity, in addition to functional aspects. Highlighting the bond between architecture and neuroscience, the design emphasizes how the built environment shapes children's cognition and emotions. Sensory experiences, architectural elements, and nature integration shape the ambiance, significantly influencing children's cognitive development. Through a blend of educational philosophies, neuroscience findings, and the timeless allure of Wonderland, it aims to sculpt an environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and profound world connection in children.en
dc.description.abstractgeneralThe aim of this project is to rethink the design of learning spaces by merging educational and architectural principles with a touch of imagination. This involves designing a school in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington D.C. for children aged 3-12. The design incorporates ideas from early childhood education philosophies along with insights from behavioral science and neuroscience. To add a touch of whimsy, the project draws inspiration from Alice in Wonderland's story as an additional layer to the architectural story. The school's design considers how the physical space influences children's thinking and creativity while performing its practical functions. It underscores the close connection between architecture and brain science, emphasizing how the physical environment molds children's cognitive abilities and emotions. Sensory experiences, architectural elements, and the integration of natural elements shape the atmosphere, profoundly affecting children's cognitive development. By combining these diverse educational philosophies, neuroscience findings, and the timeless charm of the "Alice in Wonderland" story, the project strives to shape an environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a deep connection to the world for children.en
dc.description.degreeMaster of Architectureen
dc.format.mediumETDen
dc.identifier.othervt_gsexam:38834en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10919/117328en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectSchoolen
dc.subjectMontessorien
dc.subjectWaldorfen
dc.subjectReggioen
dc.subjectNeuroscienceen
dc.subjectEnvironmental design cognitionen
dc.subjectAlice in wonderlanden
dc.titleDown the Rabbit Hole: Merging Education, Neuroscience and Wonderland in Architectural Designen
dc.typeThesisen
thesis.degree.disciplineArchitectureen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.levelmastersen
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Architectureen

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