University of California Berkeley: Environmental Modeling Including Social and Cognitive Factors in Design Using Space Syntax (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the integration of environmental modeling with social and cognitive factors in design, focusing on the utility of Space Syntax as a computational approach. It emphasizes the need for spatial cognition research to consider environmental contexts, addressing the methodological challenges faced by researchers in accurately modeling built environments. The significance of Space Syntax and related methodologies for characterizing spatial patterns and visibility in various settings is highlighted, pointing towards a multidisciplinary collaboration between environmental design, psychology, and computational sciences.