Environmental Psychology

Environmental Psychology is an interdisciplinary field that examines the complex interaction between people and their living environments. It studies how theenvironment affects people's physiology, emotions, thoughts and behaviors, and how people perceive, influence and modify their environments. This innovative discipline deals with all types of environments, from enclosed to open spaces, from urban to natural environments, analyzing both short-term and long-term effects of the environment on human wellbeing, and vice versa. Using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, Environmental Psychology seeks to understand and improve the relationship between individuals and the environment. Its rereresearch examines multiple aspects such as environmental comfort, ergonomics, environmental stress, space perception, and place-related identity, also informing Biophilic Design. Goals include increasing environmental awareness, promoting sustainable behaviors, optimizing spaces to maximize health and productivity, and creating environments that facilitate psychological and social wellbeing. Environmental Psychology provides critical tools for assessing, understanding , and designing environments that meet deep human needs, considering the complexity of interactions between brain, behavior, and environment. Overall, it aims to contribute to the creation of wellbeing in communities to make them healthier, more resilient, sustainable and inclusive.