BEHAVIOR IN ARCHITECTURE (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Explain the importance of behavioural setting in architectural design; Explain the perception of place; Explain the theories of environment – behaviour relationship; Explain the planning and design on behaviour setting.

Topics:

1. The Importance of Environmental Psychology;
2. The Nature and Human Nature;
3. The Perception of Place;
4. Environmental influences on Behaviour;
5. Personal Space and Teritoriality;
6. High Density and Crowding;
7. Planning and design for Human Behaviour.