Design Theory University of Southern Mississippi设计理论南密西西比大学.pptVIP

Pruitt- Igoe St. Louis Missouri Housing Project , 1956 - 1972 33ea 11-story high rise buildings consisting of 2,870 apartments. Total failure of design. The structure did not “fit” the users who lived there. In 15 years, the buildings were totally run down. This disaster made people start to look at user data and behavioral attitudes. /watch?v=g7RwwkNzF68 Personal Space Iwrin Altman Robert Sommer Edward T. Hall Personal Space Personal Space: An area around a person that expands or contracts due to individual needs and social circumstance. Will vary with personality type. (introvert, extrovert) Irwin Atlman A pioneer in the field of environmental research A social psychologist who studied how people use the environment to shape social interaction in terms of 4 behavioral concepts Privacy Territoriality Crowding Personal Space Privacy A process by which a person makes him or herself more or less accessible to others Can you think of some examples? Doors Walls Window treatments Porch location Changing rooms Territoriality Territoriality: A primal instinct, it is the concept of making space with “ownership” either real (your home) or perceived (your desk area). We feel safe and in control in our own territories. How do people mark their territory? Fences Closed doors Signs: No trespassing, Do not enter Nameplates Personal items (plants, pictures) Crowding Leads to psychological discomfort. Varies by culture and personality type We can tolerate crowding on a temporary basis as in an elevator or crowded dance floor, but will become stressed and even panic if confined for a long period. Examples: Dr’s office, movie theaters, shopping behavior, minimal design vs. nick-knacks Assignment for next week… Territory and Crowding Assignment Type written description of your observations of a person or group of people marking their territory. Cite where you were and what the person did to claim their space. 25 points Due at beginning of next class