Familiarize myself with the platforms used (Zotero, GitHub, Dropbox).
Read literature reviews on neuroarchitecture from Zotero.
Understand the fundamentals of neuroarchitecture and its implications on design.
Weekly Accomplishments:
Set up and explored Zotero, GitHub, and Dropbox for the project.
Read the following articles from Zotero.
[ ] “Neuroarchitecture: How the Perception of Our Surroundings Impacts the Brain”
This paper provided an introduction to how different spatial arrangements, light, and other environmental factors can directly affect cognitive function and mental well-being.
[ ] “Designing for human wellbeing: The integration of neuroarchitecture in design – A systematic review”
This paper explored how neuroarchitecture can be applied to design processes aimed at enhancing well-being, focusing on evidence-based practices that incorporate neuroscience into architectural theory.
Meeting with my team to catch up on the information and material I missed and to recap some details.
Ongoing Tasks:
Becoming more comfortable with Github and Zotero, especially for organizing citations and sharing resources.
Challenges and Learning:
Understanding technical terms related to neuroarchitecture and human well-being. I addressed it by breaking down the readings into smaller sections and researching terms.
New Skills:
Gained insight into how neuroarchitecture impacts mental health through environmental design.
Improved my skills in using Zotero for research management.
Reflection and Planning:
I'm working on catching up with the classes and material I missed over the past three weeks.
Also, plan to meet with my team this week to gather ideas and key points on how I can catch up.
WEEK 3 (Recap Week 1)
Top 3 tasks/objectives for Week 1:
Weekly Accomplishments:
Set up and explored Zotero, GitHub, and Dropbox for the project.
Read the following articles from Zotero.
[ ] “Neuroarchitecture: How the Perception of Our Surroundings Impacts the Brain” This paper provided an introduction to how different spatial arrangements, light, and other environmental factors can directly affect cognitive function and mental well-being.
[ ] “Designing for human wellbeing: The integration of neuroarchitecture in design – A systematic review” This paper explored how neuroarchitecture can be applied to design processes aimed at enhancing well-being, focusing on evidence-based practices that incorporate neuroscience into architectural theory.
Meeting with my team to catch up on the information and material I missed and to recap some details.
Ongoing Tasks:
Becoming more comfortable with Github and Zotero, especially for organizing citations and sharing resources.
Challenges and Learning:
Understanding technical terms related to neuroarchitecture and human well-being. I addressed it by breaking down the readings into smaller sections and researching terms.
New Skills:
Gained insight into how neuroarchitecture impacts mental health through environmental design. Improved my skills in using Zotero for research management.
Reflection and Planning: I'm working on catching up with the classes and material I missed over the past three weeks. Also, plan to meet with my team this week to gather ideas and key points on how I can catch up.