EDRAMOVE: VANCOUVER, 2005

Symposia of MOVEMENT IN DESIGNED ENVIRONMENTS (EDRAMOVE)

A network of ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (EDRA)

Vancouver, Canada, Thursday, April 28th 2005 (10:30 - 12:00 AM)

Old Theories, New Techniques: Movement Studies in Environment and Behavior

organized by: Saif Haq, Texas Tech University, TX (saif.haq@ttu.edu) Co Chair

Marcie Benne, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, OR (mbenne@omsi.edu) Co Chair

ABSTRACT

Advances in technology are especially useful for the research community because they provide new methods of experimentation and data collection. These can be used to validate, expand or revise existing theories. For example, Space Syntax method has been used to quantify configuration of a layout, a factor that was considered an important variable in earlier theoretical constructs. Similarly, advances in visualization and computer modeling have enabled studies into the role of occluding edges in a moving person’s visual field. In general, high tech research methods that use sophisticated computers, handheld devices and other special gadgets are beginning to replace traditional research, and in the process, provide new insights into accepted theories.

The EDRAMOVE network session will focus on the theme: Old Theories, New Techniques. Researchers, professionals, and students who employ hi-tech research methods to explore classic theories, especially as they relate to humans moving within designed environments, will share their experiences. They will describe their work and explain how their use of technology address established theories and provide new insights into human navigation, distribution, movement or wayfinding.

Effects of Scenes Emerging from the Occluding Edges on Visual Attention and Evaluation of the Landscape

Dr Ryuzo Ohno, Tokyo Institute of Technology PAPER IN PDF FORMAT. IMAGES IN PDF FORMAT

The use of PDA’s as data collection instruments: promises and pitfalls

Misun Hur, Ohio State University ABSTRACT

Simulation of 18 residential environments to study the effect of ‘physical differentiation’ and ‘complexity of plan layout’ in wayfinding

Dr. Ebru Cubukcu, Dokuz Eylul University, and Dr. Jack Nasar, Ohio State University ABSTRACT PRESENTATION

Space Syntax as a Determinant of Spatial Orientation Perception
Patricia Ortega-Andeane, Cesáreo Estrada-Rodríguez, School of Psychology, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México PAPER IN PDF FORMAT

Comparison of research based and Space Syntax evaluation for wayfinding

Dr. Saif Haq, TexasTech University, Stephen C. Boelter, M.S., and Sue Torgrude, M.S. (Boelter Design Group) ABSTRACT

Integrated 360 degree image-based visualization and questionnaire as a research tool in environment and behavior

Rohan Lulham, Faculty of Architecture, University of Sydney, Australia ABSTRACT