Utilizing EEG in studying the Impact of Design Variables on Users in VR Environments

In the built environment, it is important to understand the relationship between the occupant behavior and the built environment. The field of neuroarchitecture uses neuroscientific tools to investigate the impact of the built environment on human perception and experience. By measuring brainwaves, and physiological changes, the field of neuroarchitecture quantifies the impact of the environment on people. Currently, there is an increased interest in the experimental studies utilizing EEG-based measurements in the field of spatial design due to their safety and convenience. We aim to conduct an in-depth analysis on the current research that utilizes EEG measurements in spatial variations and their impact on people in experimental settings. The existing studies were selected based on keyword search and share similar approaches in their methodologies to systematically test the design variations in VR environment to detect mental activities. The paper discusses the research objectives, methods and findings to be used as a basis for future EEG-based experimental studies.