Applied Psychology of Architecture - Book I.

Applied Psychology of Architecture Book I. The secret world of architects

The second edition of the first book that defined the field of applied architectural psychology opens the door to a world that remains normally hidden behind drawings and completed buildings. The author guides the reader through a personal journey from architecture student to the founding of a new field that combines architecture and psychology. It shows that architecture is not just a technical or aesthetic result, but above all a reflection of the personality, thinking and inner motivations of the creator. The book presents original research on the temperament, typology and "hidden handwriting" of architects, as well as new insights into the relationship between architect and client. It is intended not only for architects and students, but also for investors and anyone who wants to understand what is really going on behind the scenes of architectural creation.

What you will find in the book:

· the emergence and development of applied psychology of architecture

· original hypotheses about the functioning of the architectural community

· research results, among others: distribution of temperament among architects, typological focus of architects, "hidden handwriting" in architectural work, approach to clients according to personality type, influence of education on architectural preferences

· Innovative methodologies including the "Find Your Architect" game

· concept of psychological audit of architectural studio