Designing Smart Cities for Emotional Well-being: Leveraging Neuroarchitecture and Urban Emotions
The rapid advancement of smart cities often emphasizes technological efficiency at the expense of residents’ emotional well-being. However, urban emotions—our psychological responses to city environments—play a critical role in shaping quality of life.
In this whitepaper, Sila Egridere explores how neuroarchitecture, a discipline merging neuroscience and architecture, can provide innovative solutions for emotionally responsive urban planning. Drawing on case studies from Frankfurt Gallus and Freiburg Rieselfeld, Sila presents actionable recommendations for integrating emotional well-being into urban development. Key findings highlight the importance of well-designed green spaces, vibrant social areas, and mobility solutions in fostering satisfaction and safety. This whitepaper offers a framework to align urban design with human emotions, setting the stage for smarter, more inclusive cities.
