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Detection of EEG Activity in Response to the Surrounding Environment: A Neuro-Architecture Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: The external environment continuously shapes human perception, often without conscious awareness. This influence can be objectively studied using non-invasive recordings of brain activity in controlled virtual reality (VR) settings. We hypothesized that brief presentations of natural features would elicit distinct neural oscillatory patterns detectable through changes in the spectral power of resting-state electroencephalogram (EEG) activity in specific brain regions. Methods: To test this, participants passively viewed three minimalist VR environments—with and without biophilic elements—while their EEG was recorded. Results: Our results revealed consistent changes in spectral power, particularly suppression in the alpha band and an increase in the theta band in the occipital cortex. Conclusions: These findings support the use of resting-state EEGs in immersive VR as a promising and objective method for evaluating how specific design elements influence neural activity, offering valuable insights into the field of neuro-architecture.

Source: Brain Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/brainsci15101103

Authors: Jesús S. García-Salinas, Anna Wróblewska, Michal T. Kucewicz

Institutions: Gdańsk University of Technology, Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,654

Funders: Narodowe Centrum Nauki, Narodowym Centrum Nauki