Academia Portuguesa de Neuroarquitetura

Neuroarquitetura: quando os espaços também cuidam

No dia 14 de julho, a Academia Portuguesa de Neuroarquitetura participou no Fórum PADIS Online da AESE Business School, dedicado à influência do ambiente construído na saúde.

A evidência é cada vez mais clara: luz, ruído, qualidade ambiental, contacto com a natureza e legibilidade espacial influenciam a recuperação dos doentes, o bem-estar das equipas e a qualidade dos cuidados.

Mais do que uma questão de arquitetura, este é um tema de liderança, prevenção e criação de valor.

O nosso agradecimento à AESE Business School, ao Professor José Fonseca Pires, à Helena Alves e à Catarina Heleno pelo convite e pela promoção deste debate tão necessário.

The Portuguese Academy of Neuroarchitecture was honoured to participate in an inspiring NAAD Neuroscience Applied to Architectural Design session dedicated to a fundamental question.

How can we understand, measure and translate the impact of architecture on people into social, organisational and economic value?

The session explored how neuroscience is expanding our understanding of the effects of the built environment on health, wellbeing, cognition, behaviour, productivity and social connection, and how these human outcomes can generate measurable value for real estate, organisations, cities and society.

Architecture is not merely a cost or a physical asset. It can influence healthcare expenditure, employee performance and retention, learning outcomes, recovery, social cohesion, asset desirability and long-term resilience.

Understanding the economics of neuroscience applied to architecture is therefore essential to move human-centred design from aspiration to evidence-based decision-making, and to demonstrate that investing in healthier and more supportive environments can create value across the entire built-environment ecosystem.

The enthusiasm, curiosity and positive energy of the NAAD students made the discussion particularly meaningful. Their questions and contributions reflected the importance of preparing a new generation of professionals capable of connecting design, scientific evidence and economic reasoning.

A very special thank you to Davide Ruzzon and Roberto Fulciniti for their kindness, generosity and commitment to fostering such an open, and interdisciplinary environment.

We are also deeply grateful for the knowledge, perspectives and valuable contributions shared by:

Sandro Innocenti, Prologis
Tiziana Cristini, NEAR
Pierluigi Sacco
Bill Browning, Terrapin Bright Green
David Gow, Center for Houston's Future and Brain-Positive Cities
Marco Lucisano, The future in Built Environment on RISE

Bringing together perspectives from architecture, neuroscience, real estate, investment, culture, sustainability and the Brain Economy created an exceptional exchange of knowledge.

We thank everyone who made this experience so memorable.

The Economics of Neuroscience Applied to Architecture

The Portuguese Academy of Neuroarchitecture was honoured to participate in an inspiring NAAD Neuroscience Applied to Architectural Design session dedicated to a fundamental question.

How can we understand, measure and translate the impact of architecture on people into social, organisational and economic value?

The session explored how neuroscience is expanding our understanding of the effects of the built environment on health, wellbeing, cognition, behaviour, productivity and social connection, and how these human outcomes can generate measurable value for real estate, organisations, cities and society.

Architecture is not merely a cost or a physical asset. It can influence healthcare expenditure, employee performance and retention, learning outcomes, recovery, social cohesion, asset desirability and long-term resilience.

Understanding the economics of neuroscience applied to architecture is therefore essential to move human-centred design from aspiration to evidence-based decision-making, and to demonstrate that investing in healthier and more supportive environments can create value across the entire built-environment ecosystem.

The enthusiasm, curiosity and positive energy of the NAAD students made the discussion particularly meaningful. Their questions and contributions reflected the importance of preparing a new generation of professionals capable of connecting design, scientific evidence and economic reasoning.

A very special thank you to Davide Ruzzon and Roberto Fulciniti for their kindness, generosity and commitment to fostering such an open, and interdisciplinary environment.

We are also deeply grateful for the knowledge, perspectives and valuable contributions shared by:

Sandro Innocenti, Prologis
Tiziana Cristini, NEAR
Pierluigi Sacco
Bill Browning, Terrapin Bright Green
David Gow, Center for Houston's Future and Brain-Positive Cities
Marco Lucisano, The future in Built Environment on RISE

Bringing together perspectives from architecture, neuroscience, real estate, investment, culture, sustainability and the Brain Economy created an exceptional exchange of knowledge.

It was a truly inspiring session, full of intellectual generosity, constructive debate and a shared belief that the built environment must be evaluated not only by what it costs to create, but by the human, social and economic value it generates.

We thank everyone who made this experience so memorable.

The Portuguese Academy of Neuroarchitecture had the honour of being represented by its Founder and President, Teresa Ribeiro, at the second edition of the Mind-Body-Space Global Symposium, which took place in Amsterdam from 6 to 10 July.

More than 150 professionals and researchers from around the world came together to reflect on an essential challenge: how can we humanise the built environment and create regenerative spaces that promote the wellbeing of people and the planet?

The symposium confirmed the emergence of a paradigm shift on the international stage, towards a more human, holistic architecture grounded in scientific evidence, biology, empathy, nature, beauty and meaning.

It is an honour for the Portuguese Academy of Neuroarchitecture to be part of this global movement and to contribute the Portuguese perspective towards the future of evidence-based architecture, centred on the human being and truly regenerative.

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A Academia Portuguesa de Neuroarquitetura teve o orgulho de estar representada pela sua Fundadora e Presidente, Teresa Ribeiro, na segunda edição do Mind-Body-Space Global Symposium, que decorreu em Amesterdão, entre os dias 6 e 10 de julho.

Mais de 150 profissionais e investigadores de todo o mundo reuniram-se para refletir sobre um desafio essencial: como podemos humanizar o ambiente construído e criar espaços regenerativos que promovam o bem-estar das pessoas e do planeta?

O simpósio confirmou a emergência de uma mudança de paradigma internacional, rumo a uma arquitetura mais humana, holística e sustentada pela evidência científica, pela biologia, pela empatia, pela natureza, pela beleza e pelo significado.

É uma honra para a Academia Portuguesa de Neuroarquitetura integrar este movimento global e contribuir com a perspetiva portuguesa para o futuro de uma arquitetura baseada na evidência, centrada no ser humano e verdadeiramente regenerativa.

The Portuguese Academy of Neuroarchitecture will be represented in Venice.

Teresa Ribeiro will take part in the international event "The Economics of Neuroscience Applied to Architecture," taking place on July 16th and organised by Università Iuav di Venezia in partnership with .

The architect will participate in both panels of the day:
- 10am–1pm | "Developing Buildings for Human Beings" with Sandro Innocenti (PROLOGIS SpA), Tiziana Cristini (Near SGR) and Nicola Plescia (Ardian SGR)
- 2pm–6pm | "The Economics of Neurourbanism: From Human Experience to Collective Value" with Pierluigi Sacco (Università di Chieti-Pescara), Bill Browning (Terrapin Design) and David Gow (CEO, Center for Houston Future)

Follow the event online at https://lnkd.in/dpwHukYw

Próximo evento | AESE Business School

Neuroarquitetura: a ciência dos espaços que cuidam
14 de julho de 2026 | 18h30 às 19h30 | Online

A Academia Portuguesa de Neuroarquitetura associa-se à AESE Business School para uma sessão dedicada ao impacto do ambiente construído na saúde, no bem-estar e no desempenho humano, que contará com a presença de Teresa Ribeiro como oradora.

Inscreva-se aqui https://www.aese.pt/formulario-de-inscricao/?form=303

A participação é gratuita, mediante inscrição prévia.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | THE CURE 2026

A conferência internacional THE CURE 2026, promovida pela Universidade de Bolonha, convida investigadores e profissionais a refletir sobre o papel da arquitetura e do design na construção de ambientes mais humanos, saudáveis e integrados.

Entre os temas em destaque estão as tecnologias digitais, o património cultural e a saúde e bem-estar — áreas de grande relevância para a neuroarquitetura e para a forma como pensamos o impacto do espaço na experiência humana.

Submissão de resumos até 3 de julho de 2026.
Evento a 15/12/26 em Bolonha, Itália.

https://events.unibo.it/the-cure-phd-architecture-conference-bologna-2026
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THE CURE 2026 international conference, promoted by the University of Bologna, invites researchers and professionals to reflect on the role of architecture and design in creating more human-centred, healthy, and integrated environments.

Key themes include digital technologies, cultural heritage, and health & well-being — areas of great relevance to Neuroarchitecture and to the way we understand the impact of space on human experience.

Abstract submission deadline: July 3, 2026
Event on December 15th in Bologna, Italy.

https://events.unibo.it/the-cure-phd-architecture-conference-bologna-2026

On May 12–13, Lisbon hosted the first WELL in Lisbon, organised by APN – Portuguese Academy of Neuroarchitecture, the International International WELL Building Institute - IWBI, and Green Lab.

With over 180 participants — architects, developers, investors, researchers, and industry leaders — the event highlighted growing interest in health, well-being, and human-centred design within Portugal's built environment.

While certified healthy buildings remain few in Portugal, the country's strong fundamentals — climate, renewable energy, culture, healthcare, and lifestyle — position it to become a leading European market in this field. Together with the Portugal Green Building Council and partners across academia, real estate, and public policy, we are building a national ecosystem for Healthy Buildings.

We were honoured by Avelino Oliveira, President of the Portuguese Order of Architects, who reminded us that Portugal once had a deeply human-centred architectural culture — and that the future of the profession lies in recovering that essence.

Our sincere thanks to all speakers, moderators, participants, sponsors, and partners. This is only the beginning — the future of the built environment must place human health, well-being, and social impact at its centre.

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Nos dias 12 e 13 de maio, Lisboa acolheu a primeira edição do WELL in Lisbon, organizado pela APN – Academia Portuguesa de Neuroarquitetura, pelo International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) e pela GreenLab.

Com mais de 180 participantes — arquitetos, promotores, investidores, investigadores e líderes do setor —, o evento evidenciou o crescente interesse pela saúde, bem-estar e design centrado no ser humano no ambiente construído em Portugal.

Embora o número de edifícios saudáveis certificados em Portugal ainda seja reduzido, os sólidos fundamentos do país — clima, liderança em energias renováveis, cultura, saúde e estilo de vida — posicionam-no para se tornar um dos principais mercados europeus nesta área. Em conjunto com o Portugal Green Building Council e com parceiros da academia, do imobiliário e das políticas públicas, estamos a construir um ecossistema nacional para Edifícios Saudáveis.

Foi uma honra contar com a presença de Avelino Oliveira, Presidente da Ordem dos Arquitetos, que nos recordou que Portugal teve outrora uma cultura arquitetónica profundamente centrada no ser humano — e que o futuro da profissão passa por recuperar essa essência.

Os nossos sinceros agradecimentos a todos os oradores, moderadores, participantes, patrocinadores e parceiros. Este é apenas o início — o futuro do ambiente construído tem de colocar a saúde humana, o bem-estar e o impacto social no seu centro.

O evento "WELL in Lisbon" acontece no dia 13 de maio, a partir das 9h00, no Club Tatze Monsanto Lisboa.

“Mais do que uma conferência, o WELL in Lisbon pretende afirmar-se como uma plataforma de diálogo e ação, aproximando conhecimento técnico, visão estratégica e impacto real nas cidades, nos edifícios e na qualidade de vida das pessoas”, refere Teresa Ribeiro, fundadora da APN.

Reserve o seu lugar em https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/bilhetes-well-in-lisbon-1985806263992?aff=oddtdtcreator