BEHAVIOR IN ARCHITECTURE (4 CREDITS)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LO1 – Define the importance of behavioural setting in architectural design; LO2 – Explain the perception of place; LO3 – Apply the theories of environment and behaviour relationship.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Behaviour Architecture;
2. Architecture Psychology;
3. The Behaviour Setting Concept;
4. The Perceived Environment;
5. Affective Properties of spaces;
6. Environmental Aesthetics;
7. Privacy;
8. Territoriality;
9. Crowding and Distancing Behaviour;
10. Environmental Appropriation;
11. Restorative Environments;
12. Third place of Public Space;
13. Conclusion of Behaviour Architecture.