Mental and Physical Well-being for Sustainable Space Design

While no internationally standardized methodology for quantitatively assessing well-being has yet been established, Mitsukura and colleagues have pioneered a groundbreaking approach, successfully developing a method to measure stress, emotions, and other well-being-related states using the Kansei Analyzer. Building on this achievement, the present study aims to validate and apply a framework for quantitative well-being assessment based on neuro-chemical markers--such as dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin--that can be inferred through the Kansei Analyzer, thereby capturing the dynamic states of both mind and body. In alignment with Japan's regional revitalization policies, we will establish nationwide living labs in diverse test sites--including revitalized traditional houses, co-working spaces, and accommodations in hot spring regions--to develop practical methods for evaluating well-being in various spatial contexts. Furthermore, by integrating generative AI for multidimensional and holistic well-being evaluation, this project seeks to lay the foundation for next-generation spatial design research that contributes to sustainable future societies.

December 1, 2025 – March 31, 2028