Read a spatial situation
Identify the sensory characteristics, uses and constraints of a place.
Professional training · Online
Neuro-Architecture training
Understand the sensory, perceptual and cognitive experience of spaces to enrich your design practice.
A training that links theoretical reference points to the observation of uses, case studies and analysis tools applicable to projects.
The offer with coaching
What the offer includes
- 15h of online training
- 15h of live group coaching with the trainer
- Exercises, case studies and sensory diagnosis grid included
- Quiz and access to assigned content in the Academy
- Certificate of competence under conditions
What we mean
Observing the relationship between people and spaces
In this training, neuro-architecture refers to a multidisciplinary approach to the built environment. It draws on reference points from perception, cognition and psychology to question how a space is experienced and used.
The study focuses in particular on light, colours, shapes, materials, sounds, smells, spatial organisation and sensory needs. These elements are analysed as components of occupants’ experience, without attributing any automatic or guaranteed effect to them.
The training is neither medical nor therapeutic. It offers reading and design tools intended for interior architecture, decoration and design practices.
Who is the training for?
Professionals who design or support spaces
This training is aimed at the following profiles, depending on their project and field of work.
- Architects and interior architects
- Decorators and space designers
- Home and design professionals
- Professionals working in workplaces
- Professionals from school, medical, social or specialised spaces
- People in career transition or retraining, after checking the path is suitable
Learning objectives
Moving from understanding to a well-argued analysis
The objectives favour observable actions applicable to a design practice.
- 01
Understand the main reference points used to study the perception and experience of a space.
- 02
Observe the influence of colours, light, shapes, materials and sensory atmospheres.
- 03
Analyse a place taking into account its uses and the profiles of its occupants.
- 04
Identify the spatial characteristics likely to support or hinder certain uses.
- 05
Integrate sensory, emotional and cognitive dimensions into a design process.
- 06
Design proposals suited to the context of a home or a professional space.
- 07
Justify choices to a client based on a structured analysis.
Intended skills
Tools you can use in a design practice
By the end of the path, the proposed work aims to build the following skills, without constituting an official professional certification.
Structure an analysis
Use a sensory diagnosis grid and connect observations to the project’s context.
Develop an intention
Build an emotional moodboard and integrate colours, light, shapes and materials.
Adapt and justify
Adapt one’s choices to the needs of the occupants, neurodivergent profiles included, and know how to justify them.
Teaching programme
From perceptual functioning to professional stance
The programme brings together the themes of the path. Topics related to health or sensitive approaches are presented within the limits of what design can do.
01Introduction to neuro-architecture
- History of the discipline
- Core definitions
- A multidisciplinary approach
02Neuroscience and perception
- Reference points on the architecture of the brain
- Communication and information processing
- Spatial navigation
- Emotions and the experience of space
03The senses and inhabited space
- Sight, perception and light
- Hearing, sound and vibration
- Smell and the memory of places
- Touch, materials and textures
- The place of taste in sensory experience
04Colours, light and biological rhythms
- Colour perception
- Colours through history
- Chromatic choices depending on the space
- Natural light and artificial light
05Shapes and materials
- Straight lines and curved lines
- Natural and synthetic materials
- Textures, touch and emotional associations
06Sensitive and traditional approaches
- Feng Shui as a traditional approach to design
- The five elements
- Cardinal directions and the symbolic organisation of space
07Memory, lived experience and space
- Memory and the perception of places
- Spaces associated with difficult experiences
- Clutter, saturation and mental load
- Mental health: the limited role of design
- Domestic rituals and transitional objects
08Sleep, well-being and recovery
- The sleep environment
- Organising the bedroom and its uses
- Fatigue and recovery needs: the limited role of the spatial setting
09Nature, plants and biological grounding
- The presence of plants in spaces
- Choosing plants based on function and constraints
- Animals in the home and emotional experience
10Art, music and atmospheres
- Emotional grounding through aesthetics
- Music and sensory experience
- Composing sound atmospheres
11Functions of the home and the psychology of rooms
- The evolution of the home and core needs
- Rooms, uses and living territories
- The home through the ages
12Specific profiles and sensory needs
- The diversity of neuro-atypical profiles
- Sensory and cognitive issues
- Observation principles for adapting spaces without replacing healthcare professionals
13Types of spaces
- Homes
- Schools
- Care facilities
- Companies and offices
14Creative practices and professional tools
- Emotional moodboard
- Sensory diagnosis grid
- Argument-building and client posture
15Professional posture and support
- Professional confidence and legitimacy
- Impostor syndrome
- Framework, kindness and clarity
AssessmentFinal case study
- Final case study
- Assessment of knowledge and its practical application
Teaching approach
Learning through input, observation and practice
The methods published here are those documented for this training. Their precise organisation may vary depending on the session.
Discover Academy access- Theoretical inputVideos and teaching materials to structure the concepts.
- Case studies and analysesObservation of places linked to the concepts covered.
- Practical exercisesGuided cases, diagnosis grid and emotional moodboard.
- AssessmentsQuizzes and a final case study to assess knowledge and its application.
- AcademyOnline access to the content and documents assigned after enrolment.
Professional applications
A range of observation and design contexts
The programme covers several typologies without promising a job outcome, professional recognition or a health result.
Home
Analyse rooms, living areas, atmospheres and occupants’ needs in a design project.
Workplaces
Observe uses, light, sound atmospheres and needs linked to activities.
School spaces
Question legibility, sensory demands and different learning situations.
Medical or social institutions
Integrate usage constraints and sensory comfort in coordination with qualified professionals.
Sensitive or neuro-atypical profiles
Observe individual needs without generalising or substituting design for medical or therapeutic support.
Design and renovation
Justify choices of colours, shapes, materials, light and spatial organisation within the project.
How it works
A path accessible online
Dates and the organisation specific to each session are published separately.
Format
Online training with access to the teaching content assigned in the Academy.
Materials
Videos, teaching materials, exercises, case studies, analyses and quizzes.
Assessment
Quizzes and a final case study. No certificate title is published until conflicting sources are resolved.
Accessibility
An adaptation can be discussed in advance with Archi Mind based on needs linked to a disability.
Sessions
The calendar, seats and up-to-date organisation are available on the dedicated page.
See the sessionsAdministrative questions
A conversation lets you check the path and the documents suited to your situation.
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Quality and funding
The certification concerns the organisation’s quality process
Archi Mind is Qualiopi-certified for training activities. This certification is neither a personal certification for the participant, nor a scientific validation of the content, nor a funding guarantee.
Depending on your situation, funding support can be discussed with your employer, an OPCO or as part of a skills development plan. It depends on the scheme, the file and the funder’s agreement. Archi Mind trainings are not currently eligible for CPF funding.
The essentials
Prerequisites, duration, pricing and enrolment
Prices are those of the shop, and follow it automatically.
- Prerequisites
None
- Duration
15h of training
15h of live mentoring
- Prices
€2,490.00 (with coaching)
€1,890.00 (self-paced)
- Enrolment
Check the announced dates before requesting enrolment.
See the sessions- Disability
Contact Archi Mind to discuss possible adaptations.
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The trainer
Mathilde Morel
After experience in real estate, Mathilde Morel trained in interior decoration, neuro-architecture, and the psychology of colours and of the home.
With Archi Mind, she connects the analysis of spaces, design practice and teaching around sensory, emotional and cognitive needs.
Discover her backgroundSpecific FAQ
Before choosing a session
These answers only cover the terms currently confirmed for this path.
See the general FAQDo I need to be an architect to take this training?
No. The sources also present the training to interior architects, decorators, designers and home or design professionals. A prior conversation is still useful to check that it suits your project.
Which professionals is the training aimed at?
It is aimed in particular at professionals who design, arrange or support spaces, including in homes, workplaces and certain school, medical, social or specialised institutions.
How is the training taken?
The path is accessible online. The assigned teaching content can be viewed in the Archi Mind Academy.
What materials and activities are planned?
The sources confirm theoretical input, videos and materials, as well as exercises, case studies, analyses, quizzes and a final assessment. The precise organisation depends on the session chosen.
Are there funding options?
Depending on your situation, funding support can be discussed with your employer, an OPCO or as part of a skills development plan. It depends on the scheme, the file and the funder’s agreement.
Is the training eligible for CPF funding?
As of now, Archi Mind trainings are not eligible for funding through the French personal training account (CPF).
Where can I check upcoming sessions?
Published dates and information are gathered on the Training sessions page.
How do I request a disability-related adaptation?
Contact Archi Mind before enrolling to discuss your needs and explore possible adaptations for the session concerned.
After certification
Neuro-architecture graduates, on the map
At the end of this training you can appear in the Archi Mind directory: a map where people search by town, and discover what you do before writing to you.
Your next step
Choose a session or check the path is right for you
Check the published dates or send your questions before enrolling.