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An affordance-based approach to architectural theory, design, and practice
The idea of affordance, borrowed from perceptual psychology, is applied to the domain of architecture. As to architectural theory, affordances can be used as a conceptual framework to understand the relationship between environments and occupants, especially with respect to form and function. Regarding architectural design, the concept of affordance allows for a common theoretical basis to improve the design process. Concerning architectural practice, affordances can be used as a tool to explore the connection between the intentions of the design with how the artifact is actually used, leading to archived knowledge, and the potential for avoiding common design failures.
An affordance-based approach to architectural theory, design, and practice
The idea of affordance, borrowed from perceptual psychology, is applied to the domain of architecture. As to architectural theory, affordances can be used as a conceptual framework to understand the relationship between environments and occupants, especially with respect to form and function. Regarding architectural design, the concept of affordance allows for a common theoretical basis to improve the design process. Concerning architectural practice, affordances can be used as a tool to explore the connection between the intentions of the design with how the artifact is actually used, leading to archived knowledge, and the potential for avoiding common design failures.
An affordance-based approach to architectural theory, design, and practice
Maier, Jonathan R.A. (author) / Fadel, Georges M. (author) / Battisto, Dina G. (author)
Design Studies ; 30 ; 393-414
2009-01-01
22 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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