Community center interior design for disaster victims

Abstract Objective: To develop an evidence-based framework aimed at enhancing interior design spaces in community centers, with the goal of proactively improving visitors' psychological and physical health, rather than addressing issues after they arise. Background: Design elements such as colors, shapes, and materials significantly influence user perception and behavior. The relationship between behavior and perception is mediated by brainwaves, which remain relatively consistent across individuals, regardless of differences in language and dialect. Methods: Surveys were conducted with interior design experts in Syria to determine the design styles for community centers that align with societal culture. These findings were then correlated with an analysis of drawings created by children affected by disasters in Syria. The results were subsequently compared with evidence-based studies that explore the connection between cognition and behavioral change with brainwaves and design elements. Results: Disagreements often arise regarding whether to prioritize health or community culture in design methods. This study bridges the gap by linking design elements with brainwaves and user needs in the interior space. Conclusion: Drawings can be adapted to meet the requirements of community members and linked to brainwaves. This approach, therefore, supports the concept of integrating science and the arts to enhance the health of individuals affected by disasters.