COURSES Design for how people actually see, move, and feel.
HAPI Certification Course
Get certified with theHAPI.org
$99 | 3.5 AIA LU Credits | 3.5 Hours | 7 Lessons | Certificate Included
HAPI’s AIA-accredited Certification Course introduces architects, planners, designers, and students to the science of human experience in the built environment, from visual perception and pattern recognition to biometrics, eye-tracking, and biophilic design.
What Participants Are Saying
“This course gave me a deeper understanding of how design influences human behavior and experience.”
— Academic Researcher
“This course helped me look at design from the inside out and outside in, instead of mainly basing design around function.”
— Architect
“I learned how to create design that is supportive of the nervous system.”
— Program manager
“I would recommend this course to anyone who’s curious about how we can build these spaces that feel supportive, natural, and grounding.”
— Sofia Ferrer, Master’s Student in Cognitive Psychology
“It distilled the neuroarchitecture science in a way that people can understand really easily.”
— Lydia Kostopoulos, Emerging Technology Strategist
Who this is for
Architects + Designers
Earn AIA continuing education credits while gaining a deeper understanding of how people experience buildings and public space.
Urban Planners
Apply human perception research to streets, edges, plazas, walkability, and public realm design.
Firms, Schools, + Chapters
Use the course as professional development for your team, studio, classroom, or member community.
Researchers + Students
Explore the intersection of cognitive science, biology, architecture, and the built environment.
Prefer to start with a single class?
Or enroll in Class 1 – 5 individually – for $25/each; https://thehapi.thinkific.com/collections
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Or enroll in Class 1 – 5 individually – for $25/each; https://thehapi.thinkific.com/collections *
Courses 1 - 5 are available individually for $25 each.
Try our Free Courses
Using AI Software, 3M Visual Attention Software
Learn how 3M's Visual Attention Software predicts how people take in their surroundings.
AIA Credit: 0.5 LU
Using Eye-Tracking Software in Design
How eye tracking in architecture and design reveals initial eye movements that direct behavior.
AIA Credit: 0.5 LU | HSW
Group enrollment
HAPI offers group enrollment for teams of 5 or more. Use the Certification Course as professional development, a studio supplement, an AIA chapter learning opportunity, or an internal training for design teams.
5 to 9 seats: 20% off
10+ seats: 25% off
AIA continuing education credits included for all participants.
