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View article: Effects of scenery frame on visual depth perception in classical Chinese gardens: A case study of the Lvyin Pavilion in Lingering Garden
Effects of scenery frame on visual depth perception in classical Chinese gardens: A case study of the Lvyin Pavilion in Lingering Garden Open
Visual depth (distance) perception is a fundamental aspect of environmental cognition, as it allows people to judge the spatial scale of their surroundings. However, estimating the depth of classical Chinese gardens is challenging, especia…
View article: QUANTITATIVE STREETSCAPE NOTATION FOCUSING ON THE OCCLUDING EDGE IN PRESERVATION DISTRICTS FOR GROUPS OF TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS IN ORDER TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF RENOVATION (PART 1): EXTRACTION OF OBJECTS AND MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS FOR NOTATION
QUANTITATIVE STREETSCAPE NOTATION FOCUSING ON THE OCCLUDING EDGE IN PRESERVATION DISTRICTS FOR GROUPS OF TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS IN ORDER TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF RENOVATION (PART 1): EXTRACTION OF OBJECTS AND MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS FOR NOTATION Open
As an initial step towards creating a quantitative notation for visual changes in order to assess streetscape of the preservation districts for groups of traditional buildings, we studied video images of four streets and analyzed the appea…
View article: Effect of landscape design on depth perception in classical Chinese gardens: A quantitative analysis using virtual reality simulation
Effect of landscape design on depth perception in classical Chinese gardens: A quantitative analysis using virtual reality simulation Open
It is common for visitors to have rich and varied experiences in the limited space of a classical Chinese garden. This leads to the sense that the garden’s scale is much larger than it really is. A main reason for this perceptual bias is t…
View article: Examination of the Japanese urban form using front/back concept: a case study in Shibuya Commercial District
Examination of the Japanese urban form using front/back concept: a case study in Shibuya Commercial District Open
This study attempts to interpret the urban form of the Japanese cities through the natural spatial reference of front and back which is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. The aim is to provide workable guidance for interpreting the urban f…
View article: Effect of Wall Texture on Perceptual Spaciousness of Indoor Space
Effect of Wall Texture on Perceptual Spaciousness of Indoor Space Open
As the main place of people’s daily activities, indoor space (its size, shape, colors, material and textures, and so on) has important physical, emotional and health-based implications on people’s behavior and quality of life. Material tex…
View article: Improving Outdoor Activity in China’s Newly Developed Residential Communities?
Improving Outdoor Activity in China’s Newly Developed Residential Communities? Open
Evidences suggested outdoor activities in newly developed communities in China have become less active than older ones. Improving outdoor activities by physical environment is the major concern of this research. This paper used a basic soc…
View article: Influence of residents’ cognition of their local environment on evacuation behavior from tsunamis: A case study of Onjuku, Chiba prefecture
Influence of residents’ cognition of their local environment on evacuation behavior from tsunamis: A case study of Onjuku, Chiba prefecture Open
This paper focuses on the effects of residents’ cognition of their local environment on evacuation behavior in the event of a tsunami. We conducted questionnaire surveys and a sketch map survey in the coastal area of Onjuku, Chiba Prefectu…
View article: Studies on environmental perception during locomotion—a review of empirical studies by the Ohno laboratory
Studies on environmental perception during locomotion—a review of empirical studies by the Ohno laboratory Open
Natural and man‐made landscapes cannot be seen all at once; they must be experienced in a temporal sequence. Most previous studies, however, discuss and evaluate landscapes in terms of static scenes facing the observer. As an attempt at th…
View article: Earthquake Resistant Residential Neighborhood in China: Examination of vulnerability in outdoor spaces
Earthquake Resistant Residential Neighborhood in China: Examination of vulnerability in outdoor spaces Open
China is a seismic active country. We suffered a large number of fatalities by earthquake damage. A great deal of requirements on disaster mitigation has been putting forward and which is becoming a hot topic in the society. This paper foc…
View article: Importance of Social Space in Self-built and Donated Post-disaster Housing after Java earthquake 2006
Importance of Social Space in Self-built and Donated Post-disaster Housing after Java earthquake 2006 Open
Housing reconstruction cases without cultural sensitivity had resulted in rejection. These raise challenges to understanding the importance of cultural background and how it affects residents' lifestyles. This study investigated self-built…
View article: INFLUENCE OF SPATIAL FACTORS ON THE LOCATIONS WHERE WAITING BEHAVIOR OCCURS AT LAVATORIES IN THE SERVICE AREA OF EXPRESSWAY
INFLUENCE OF SPATIAL FACTORS ON THE LOCATIONS WHERE WAITING BEHAVIOR OCCURS AT LAVATORIES IN THE SERVICE AREA OF EXPRESSWAY Open
This study focuses on users' waiting behavior at lavatories in the service area of expressway. The locations where waiting occurs were observed at 4 spatial types of lavatories, using record from log sensors and cameras. The results reveal…
View article: MEASUREMENT OF PEDESTRIAN’S EVASIVE BEHAVIOR AROUND A PERSON WALKING WITH A TROLLEY BAG OR BABY STROLLER BY QUASI-EXPERIMENT IN AN ACTUAL SETTING
MEASUREMENT OF PEDESTRIAN’S EVASIVE BEHAVIOR AROUND A PERSON WALKING WITH A TROLLEY BAG OR BABY STROLLER BY QUASI-EXPERIMENT IN AN ACTUAL SETTING Open
This study quantitatively examines the behavior of pedestrians moving close to a person with a trolley bag or baby stroller. The data will prove useful in estimating how much extra space needs to be allowed for those with such gear, for ex…
View article: SIGN DETECTABILITY IN RAILROAD STATIONS CONSIDERING FLOW DIRECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
SIGN DETECTABILITY IN RAILROAD STATIONS CONSIDERING FLOW DIRECTION OF PEDESTRIANS Open
The detectability of guide signs in a railroad station differs according to the spatial relation with pedestrians in motion. Based on the results of a sign detection experiment conducted in an actual station and because the global tendency…
View article: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON WINDOW DESIGN OF PRIVATE ROOMS IN JUVENILE TRAINING SCHOOLS
AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON WINDOW DESIGN OF PRIVATE ROOMS IN JUVENILE TRAINING SCHOOLS Open
This study intends to examine architectural design for the juvenile correctional facilities in order to achieve effective treatment of the juveniles. Juvenile training schools, in principle, accommodate juveniles who have been referred the…
View article: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE EVACUATION BY AN ESTIMATED TSUNAMI AND THE 2011 OFF THE PACIFIC COAST OF TOHOKU EARTHQUAKE IN CASE OF ONJUKU, CHIBA
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE EVACUATION BY AN ESTIMATED TSUNAMI AND THE 2011 OFF THE PACIFIC COAST OF TOHOKU EARTHQUAKE IN CASE OF ONJUKU, CHIBA Open
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, importance of tsunami evacuation is increasingly acknowledged. The authors conducted questionnaire surveys of residents' evacuation in Onjuku, Chiba, focusing on an estimated tsunami in 2008 and on th…