How the height of the ceiling affects your mood?

Created By RISC | 4 years ago

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Did you know that the height of the ceiling affects your mood?

Ceiling height is an important part of the indoor environment. A study by Swedish psychologist Geza Fischl on the psychology of design found that ceiling height is crucial to how residents feel.

Joan Meyers-Levy and Rui (Juliet) Zhu came to the same conclusion in studies influenced by Edward T. Hall, an American anthropologist who considers that the amount of free space can affect perception and feelings. The restricted space of a chapel, for example, could contribute to the feeling of being limited or strict. Larger churches could foster a greater sense of freedom. Research by Gary T. Moore into the design of childcare areas found that high ceilings foster a feeling of freedom to play. Children want to move and are more creative than in rooms with lower ceilings.

The study by Joan Meyers-Levy and Rui (Juliet) Zhu concluded that:

- A high ceiling of 3 meters creates a sense of freedom, so suits areas where activities involve creativity.
- A lower ceiling of 2.4 meters creates a sense of confinement, so suits areas where activities require concentration.

Author/Editor: Sarigga Pongsuwan Vice President RISC