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Sep 24, 2026 35 min

Neuroarchitecture: Vasiliki Meletaki

from Incredible Mind Hosted by Michelle Cross Smith

Ready to change how you see the space around you? In this Season 1 closer for Incredible Mind, Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics post-doc researcher Vasiliki Meletaki explains neuroaesthetics from the perspective of architecture and nature. In this conversation, we revisit the aesthetic triad, explore the three psychological dimensions of architecture and design, and learn how we can apply these insights in the real world. You’ll be surprised how this information changes your awareness of the built environment! Episode Guide 0:00 Intro 2:03 Architecture, nature, and the Aesthetic Triad 9:30 Impact of personal experience on our perception of spaces 11:17 Philadelphia’s unique architecture 14:54 What people generally like or dislike in building design 16:08 Coherence, fascination and hominess 22:24 Biophilia and nature 29:33 Applying neuroarchitecture to improve quality of life 31:58 The nuance of research results and how to use them 34:24 Conclusion

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