Individual differences in preference for architectural interiors

What the study found

Coherence predicted preference across groups, while the contribution of fascination and hominess differed by population.

Limitations

Image-based ratings; sample groups do not represent all forms of neurodiversity.

Neurodesign interpretation

A room does not have one psychological effect. Population differences can change which scene property carries the most weight.

Possible design implications

Model preference by user group when designing sensory-sensitive or specialized environments.

Study design

Comparative preference study

Population

Design students; autistic participants; neurotypical controls

Setting

Interior images

Field

Environmental preference, neurodiversity

Mechanism

Coherence, fascination, hominess

Spatial variable

Interior scene properties

Keywords

autism, preference, coherence, fascination, interiors