• AMLIN LAURA J.S
• Renganathan. R

The link between design thinking, psychology, and architecture provides a deeper approach to creating areas that actually connect well with how people act and feel. Architectural practice may combine elements of art, science, and management and requires strong understanding of design processes focused on user experience. Through the observation of human behavior, health, and environmental issues, architects can instigate new ideas for creating better spaces where individuals live. The design thinking approach comes into play in this situation by carefully listening to and taking care for what the user needs. It is mostly a five-step process generally: understand users, definition of problems, solutions, model creations, and test result production. Working through this process while maintaining the user's perspective helps architects design spaces that are not only useful but also pleasurable and significant. It is through this user-centered approach that the created spaces are developed for the particular needs and preferences of who will occupy them. Psychology in design reveals the profound influence of architecture on human behavior. Neuroscience studies reveal how various elements such as color, texture, form, and materials significantly impact people's emotions. For instance, warmth perhaps brings a sense of comfort and security; different textures make the individual more engrossed and enhance the touch experience. In addition, the way spaces are configured is very important for social interaction. Bright, open spaces with much natural light can improve mood and increase productivity; small or dimly lit areas create feelings of anxiety and depression. Knowing all these psychological factors enable architects to create a good space that promotes well-being and encourages good interactions among people. Natural light is very important to affect feelings and overall health in buildings. Careful additions of natural light to building design can improve mood, improve productivity, and make people feel comforted. Also, using more natural light reduces energy consumption and makes life better to live or work with. Research indicates that places designed to use the availability of natural light reduce stress and cases of depression. In the final analysis, a synthesis of research, design thinking, and psychology in architecture builds spaces that meet practical needs but improves emotional well-being. Overall, this approach puts into question how very important it is to design places that encourage community and connection, helping us better understand human behavior in built environments. Thinking about just how all these elements can work together to reveal how a space can really connect with the people inhabiting and using it improves the lives of many, providing a sense of belonging and purpose.

Architectural psychology, aging in place, Human-centered design, Navarasa, color psychology.

"HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.e674-e685, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501488.pdf

"HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. ppe674-e685, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501488.pdf