This paper provides a comprehensive examination of El Sallam Garden in Port Said City,concentrating on its landscape characteristics and potential for design enhancement.This study looks at how space syntax can be use...This paper provides a comprehensive examination of El Sallam Garden in Port Said City,concentrating on its landscape characteristics and potential for design enhancement.This study looks at how space syntax can be used to assess the impact of a tree planting design’s spatial configuration on an urban park’s visual fields.Trees play an important role in determining the spatial characteristics of an outdoor space.According to space syntax theory,an urban area is a collection of connected spaces that can be represented by a matrix of quantitative properties known as syntactic measures.Computer simulations can be used to measure the quantitative properties of these matrices.This study uses space syntax techniques to assess how tree configurations and garden area which can affect the social structures of small-scale gardens in Port Said.It also looks at how these techniques can be used to predict the social structures of four garden zones in El Sallam Garden.The study includes an observational and space syntax study through comparative analysis of four garden zones in El Sallam garden.The results of the study show that the area and planting configurations of the garden had a significant effect on the syntactic social and visual measures of the urban garden.The conclusions and recommendations can be a useful tool for landscape architects,urban planners,and legislators who want to enhance public areas and encourage social interaction in urban settings.展开更多
Streets and physical layouts can be inherent in a sustainable city by emphasizing the use of space with planned strategies by promoting the movement of people and social behaviors for enhancing an economic structure.A...Streets and physical layouts can be inherent in a sustainable city by emphasizing the use of space with planned strategies by promoting the movement of people and social behaviors for enhancing an economic structure.An analysis of the space layout is beneficial for defining the urban areas that can affect street behavior.A GIS incorporated with a space syntax can help to propagate the effectiveness of a spatial analysis in a study on urban spaces.The integration of the computational pieces of both a GIS analytical tool and space syntax parameters will stimulate research oriented urban systems and spatial morphologies combined with a spatial database.However,the development of livability can be affected by a set of parameters that define the used space.Thus,this paper was aimed at examining the space syntax parameters for space visualization to evaluate street behavior using the GIS processing and space syntax methods.In this study,a spatial analysis was used to generate spatial information on traffic volume,while a space syntax was used to test the street behavior.Also,a predictive analysis was conducted to identify the correlation between traffic behavior and a set of parameters.The results showed that integration and direct visibility were significant to the traffic volume.Most of the streets that were linked to the commercial area showed high integration and direct visibility,which increased by more than half,compared with the unlinked areas.Based on the statistical analysis,both parameters recorded aprobability of less than 5%.The results showed that any space designed with a continuous,direct and clear traffic volume will lead to increased integration and direct visibility,thus influencing a natural vehicle movement.展开更多
In this paper, a new method based on the space syntax is presented to optimize the urban space configuration. Space syntax theory is used to detect systematically whether one urban space configuration is optimal or no...In this paper, a new method based on the space syntax is presented to optimize the urban space configuration. Space syntax theory is used to detect systematically whether one urban space configuration is optimal or not from four aspects including traffic space, cognition space, land use space and culture space. After introducing the computational and cognitive aspects of space syntax for the research of urban space, a framework of urban space optimization based on space syntax is proposed, then the integration with GIS and the extension to third dimension are discussed. Finally, a case study for Kanmen town of Zhejiang province of P.R.China is illustrated by using Axwoman tool.展开更多
This paper based on the theory of space syntax took Luochengtou Village in Handan City,Hebei Province for example,tried to figure out a proper way for the renewal of urban villages,and change the current dilemma of&qu...This paper based on the theory of space syntax took Luochengtou Village in Handan City,Hebei Province for example,tried to figure out a proper way for the renewal of urban villages,and change the current dilemma of"one-size-fits-all"and"removing all"in most cases,and put forward that local conditions and regional characteristics must be considered to propose the renewal strategies more suitable for the targeted objects.Based on the space syntax Depthmap software and field investigation,the paper analyzed the accessibility,intelligibility and throughput of public spaces in Luochengtou Village,and put forward 3 optimization strategies in view of the problems such as insufficient public spaces,poor accessibility and intelligibility of roads,and poor activity of spaces,specifically,increasing public activity spaces,sorting out public space network,and creating active space nodes,so as to optimize public environment of the village,enhance villagers’sense of belonging,sense of safety and sense of identity.展开更多
To build an“ecological and livable city”,it is important to figure out the relationship between human activity and urban park space and create a high-quality urban park through the integration of“people”and“park...To build an“ecological and livable city”,it is important to figure out the relationship between human activity and urban park space and create a high-quality urban park through the integration of“people”and“park”.Taking Longhu Park in Huainan Province as an example,the study quantitatively analyzed and evaluated the characteristics and service quality of slow traffic space using importance-performance analysis(IPA)and space syntax,clarified the key indexes and areas to be optimized,and put forward corresponding design countermeasures and suggestions in combination with human activity demand.The results suggest that:①The mean performance of park recreation service quality is 3.63,less than the mean importance(3.95).Tourists pay special attention to the safety and convenience of slow traffic space,and the diversity and identiability of site functions is the focus“to be improved”.②The accessibility of Longhu Park shows a strong irregular shape in the southwest.The dead-end roads in the far lake area and the flora and fauna area on the northwest side have weak spatial perception,and the composite function carrying potential of slow traffic space is better reflected in a small range.Therefore,an optimization strategy for slow traffic space is proposed to enhance the continuity of road network,site identifiability,and functional diversification.The results will provide new thoughts of governance based on spatial humanism for the high-quality renewal of urban parks in the new era.展开更多
Space syntax has proven there appears to be a fundamental process that informs human and social usage of an environ- ment, and the effects of spatial configuration on movement patterns are consistent with a model of i...Space syntax has proven there appears to be a fundamental process that informs human and social usage of an environ- ment, and the effects of spatial configuration on movement patterns are consistent with a model of individual decision behavior. In- troducing space syntax to crowd simulation will enable space structure guide the random movement of the crowd with no specific targets. This paper proposes a simulation method of the wandering crowd, which calculates the crowd distribution corresponding to the space through space syntax and uses a hybrid path planning algorithm to dynamically navigate the crowd to conform to the dis- tribution. Experiments show the presented method can obtain reasonable and vision-realistic simulation results.展开更多
This study is based on strategies for reading and representing the environment,associated with the theory of social logic of space(space syntax).The general objective of this study is to understand and compare the use...This study is based on strategies for reading and representing the environment,associated with the theory of social logic of space(space syntax).The general objective of this study is to understand and compare the use of space syntax in relation to connectivity,integration and choice of axial routes of the urban parks of Porto Alegre,in the state of Rio Grande do Sul,south of Brazil.The method applied was the capture of georeferenced images for data analysis by using the Theory of Space Syntax(TSE).Thus,three variables were considered for interpretation:choice,connectivity and integration,and they were correlated to statistical data on urban morphology.The results demonstrated the possibility of obtaining significant improvements in the studied urban parks due to the need to create guidelines related to connection and integration that directly impact users'choice strategies when they move around the city.展开更多
As urban construction enters the era of stock development,the overall spatial environment of the main campus of North China University of Technology also needs to be updated.In this paper,the traffic network in the ca...As urban construction enters the era of stock development,the overall spatial environment of the main campus of North China University of Technology also needs to be updated.In this paper,the traffic network in the campus is extracted to draw the axis map,and the space syntax theory of Depth Map software is used to quantitatively analyze the integration and intelligence degree of the main campus of North China University of Technology.It is found that the overall spatial integration and intelligence degree of the campus are high,but the local space shows poor accessibility and insufficient space carrying capacity.Specific spatial optimization measures are proposed for the corresponding problems.The study compares and analyzes the experience information obtained from actual research with the quantitative index data,integrates the respective advantages of qualitative and quantitative analysis,and hopes to provide a certain theoretical basis for the construction of related campus space.展开更多
This paper studies the accessibility of open spaces and facilities and the integration of streets to the whole urban system of the Emirati neighbourhood of the Business District of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Master Plan. For ...This paper studies the accessibility of open spaces and facilities and the integration of streets to the whole urban system of the Emirati neighbourhood of the Business District of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Master Plan. For this purpose, axial lines were produced by applying space syntax theory, Depthmap software. The research aims to verify the location of open spaces and facilities, such as schools, in relation to the location of public transportation stops （bus, metro and tram）, in order to check their accessibility within walking distances. The objective is to pay attention to the relationship between land use and transportation in the planning phase for future interventions or proposals, in other words, to improve the accessibility of public spaces or buildings by pedestrians in order to comply with the vision of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Master Plan and its promotion of walkability and cycling. Although many measures will be taken at the scale of urban design to provide shaded open spaces and sidewalks, saving pedestrians from walking long distances shall be done in the planning phase, the challenge remains to create a micro climate to increase the ease of walking in the heat and decrease dependence on cars for mobility.展开更多
The Pingyao ancient town is one of the four largest ancient cities in China. This study analyzes street spaces characteristic and view spots reachability of the Pingyao ancient town using space syntax. Then, it is con...The Pingyao ancient town is one of the four largest ancient cities in China. This study analyzes street spaces characteristic and view spots reachability of the Pingyao ancient town using space syntax. Then, it is concluded that the integration and reachability of street spaces are relatively higher in the northern ancient town;the accessibility among street spaces is relatively higher in the northeastern ancient town;and most of the ancient town street spaces are very open. Furthermore, the reachability of 14 view spots and their 4 corresponding street spaces is relatively higher in the 20 view spots and their 9 corresponding street spaces. Finally, some suggestions are presented to the tourism development of Pingyao ancient town based on the above conclusions.展开更多
Beijing Xianyukou Hutong(hutong refers to historical and cultural block in Chinese)occupies an important geographical location with unique urban fabric,and after years of renewal and protection,the commercial space of...Beijing Xianyukou Hutong(hutong refers to historical and cultural block in Chinese)occupies an important geographical location with unique urban fabric,and after years of renewal and protection,the commercial space of Xianyukou Street and has gained some recognition.This article Xianyukou takes commercial hutong in Beijing as an example,spatial analysis was carried out using methods like GIS kernel density method,space syntax after site investigation and research.Based on the street space problems found,this paper then puts forward strategies to improve and upgrade Xianyukou Street’s commercial space and improve businesses in Xianyukou Street and other similar hutong.展开更多
Although many methods of spatial analysis have been developed for a better understanding and modelling of urban space analysis, there is still a need for exploration of new analytical techniques for modelling urban sp...Although many methods of spatial analysis have been developed for a better understanding and modelling of urban space analysis, there is still a need for exploration of new analytical techniques for modelling urban spaces. Space Syntax models the spatial configurations of urban spaces by using a connectivity graph representation. Such a configuration of space identifies patterns that can be used to study urban structures and human behaviors. This paper tries to present a new methodology to investigate the urban spatial structure by using Space Syntax with the GIS information including land use, buildings’ characteristics and practical evaluations of the potential of the Space Syntax approach with GIS and multivariate analysis technique. Finally we try to offer some recommendations that attempt to improve the identified problems faced in Kitakyushu, Japan.展开更多
This paper presents the objective analysis of the application of space syntax in a large scale city design field and possible problems, and then introduces how to use quantitative techniques to enhance the science and...This paper presents the objective analysis of the application of space syntax in a large scale city design field and possible problems, and then introduces how to use quantitative techniques to enhance the science and rationality of the design on large scale city.展开更多
The pattern of built heritage provides insights into spatial organisation principles,revealing recurring traits among buildings of a similar type.Such constructions illuminate how building components are aligned and i...The pattern of built heritage provides insights into spatial organisation principles,revealing recurring traits among buildings of a similar type.Such constructions illuminate how building components are aligned and interconnected to embody a unified design ethos.However,well-preserved instances of a sequential series of similar buildings that were built in the same period based on historical evidence are rarely located.Thus,the Sultani Mosques,a prominent collection of mosques built in Iran between 1806 and 1840 under King Fath-Ali Shah of the Qajar dynasty’s auspices,are particularly noteworthy,attracting scholarly attention from figures such as Ritter,Hillenbrand,and Scarce for their distinctive spatial organisation of architectural elements such as iwans,domes,naves,and courtyards.To comprehensively study the shared spatial organisation concept within these mosques through a comparative study,this research aimed to verify the spatial layout using analytical techniques such as space syntax and layout-based justified graphs.By juxtaposing these graphs and depth values,this research elucidated the spatial integration and privacy delineation within these religious structures.Moreover,an examination of layout-based graphs and immersive three-dimensional assessments reinforced and confirmed the prevailing layout configuration.The research findings reveal a cohesive architectural concept in Sultani mosques,as multifaceted accessibility was emphasised,and spatial layouts were structured to facilitate movement and interactions.Qajar architects likely established a consistent design approach across these mosques,integrating essential elements while accommodating educational spaces.When schools were included,courtyard dynamics were reshaped,which impacted spatial connections and access routes.Variations in building division configurations,vault spans,and spatial relations tailored to local contexts highlight the unique design and spatial value of each mosque.Preserving these spatial relationships in restoration efforts is crucial for maintaining the intrinsic spatial language and historical design significance of these mosques.展开更多
Emergency departments(EDs)are among the busiest hospital units,where visibility is crucial for surveillance,collaboration,and wayfinding.In China,high ED patient volumes lead to crowded corridors,significantly impacti...Emergency departments(EDs)are among the busiest hospital units,where visibility is crucial for surveillance,collaboration,and wayfinding.In China,high ED patient volumes lead to crowded corridors,significantly impacting visibility.However,current visibility assessment methods focus on static obstructions such as walls and columns,neglecting crowd obstruction,and underestimating visual impediments.To address this research gap,this study proposes a novel visibility assessment method combining agent-based simulation and space syntax analysis.Based on peak-hour behavioral data from Hospital R’s ED,crowd movement was simulated across six ED plans with different corridor layouts.The simulated crowd positions were then treated as visual obstacles,and space syntax theory was applied to evaluate visibility under crowd obstruction at various timesteps.The findings reveal that:1)ring corridor layouts reduce patient backtracking and corridor congestion;2)ring corridor layouts facilitate better natural surveillance of the overall space by medical staff with crowd obstruction considered;3)ring corridor layouts enable medical staff to see each other more easily,supporting team collaboration,regardless of crowd obstruction;4)simple layouts perform best in terms of wayfinding,irrespective of crowd obstruction.This study presents the first comprehensive quantitative assessment of ED visibility under crowd obstruction,with potential applications in other crowded public spaces.展开更多
The Huainan Salt Area was the most essential salt production and trade base in ancient China.The government had strict control over the essential tax source region and left behind numerous offlcial documents.However,w...The Huainan Salt Area was the most essential salt production and trade base in ancient China.The government had strict control over the essential tax source region and left behind numerous offlcial documents.However,when comparing with the modern surveying maps,we found that the boundaries between salt districts were unclear,which was obviously contradictory to the principle of independence between salt districts in offlcial documents.Therefore,this study used the 1920s'historical map of the Huainan Area to extract vector data such as the canal and road networks and the location of salt settlements,and then used space syntax to describe the transportation network morphology and settlement distribution structure to respond to the contradictions with higher precision.It was found that at a 2000 m×2000 m raster resolution,the measurements of the canal network were well correlated(p=0.645,r=30,000)with the salt settlement distribution.Moreover,the canal network was closer to a network-like than a tree-like structure,and vertical linkage emerged.The“government-supervised and merchant-managed”policy implemented in the Qing dynasty played an essential role,and it caused a big difference in the understanding of the salt industry system between folks and offlcials.展开更多
文摘This paper provides a comprehensive examination of El Sallam Garden in Port Said City,concentrating on its landscape characteristics and potential for design enhancement.This study looks at how space syntax can be used to assess the impact of a tree planting design’s spatial configuration on an urban park’s visual fields.Trees play an important role in determining the spatial characteristics of an outdoor space.According to space syntax theory,an urban area is a collection of connected spaces that can be represented by a matrix of quantitative properties known as syntactic measures.Computer simulations can be used to measure the quantitative properties of these matrices.This study uses space syntax techniques to assess how tree configurations and garden area which can affect the social structures of small-scale gardens in Port Said.It also looks at how these techniques can be used to predict the social structures of four garden zones in El Sallam Garden.The study includes an observational and space syntax study through comparative analysis of four garden zones in El Sallam garden.The results of the study show that the area and planting configurations of the garden had a significant effect on the syntactic social and visual measures of the urban garden.The conclusions and recommendations can be a useful tool for landscape architects,urban planners,and legislators who want to enhance public areas and encourage social interaction in urban settings.
基金This work was supported by the Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education(MOHE)[600-IRMI/FRGS/3(205/2019)The authors would like to thank Universiti Teknologi MARA(UiTM)for its support and partial funding of the study through the FRGS Grant(600-IRMI/FRGS/3(205/2019)).The authors would also like to thank all the staff members of the Surveying Science and Geomatics Department for the postprocessing equipment support,and the individuals who were involved in and contributed to this study.
文摘Streets and physical layouts can be inherent in a sustainable city by emphasizing the use of space with planned strategies by promoting the movement of people and social behaviors for enhancing an economic structure.An analysis of the space layout is beneficial for defining the urban areas that can affect street behavior.A GIS incorporated with a space syntax can help to propagate the effectiveness of a spatial analysis in a study on urban spaces.The integration of the computational pieces of both a GIS analytical tool and space syntax parameters will stimulate research oriented urban systems and spatial morphologies combined with a spatial database.However,the development of livability can be affected by a set of parameters that define the used space.Thus,this paper was aimed at examining the space syntax parameters for space visualization to evaluate street behavior using the GIS processing and space syntax methods.In this study,a spatial analysis was used to generate spatial information on traffic volume,while a space syntax was used to test the street behavior.Also,a predictive analysis was conducted to identify the correlation between traffic behavior and a set of parameters.The results showed that integration and direct visibility were significant to the traffic volume.Most of the streets that were linked to the commercial area showed high integration and direct visibility,which increased by more than half,compared with the unlinked areas.Based on the statistical analysis,both parameters recorded aprobability of less than 5%.The results showed that any space designed with a continuous,direct and clear traffic volume will lead to increased integration and direct visibility,thus influencing a natural vehicle movement.
文摘In this paper, a new method based on the space syntax is presented to optimize the urban space configuration. Space syntax theory is used to detect systematically whether one urban space configuration is optimal or not from four aspects including traffic space, cognition space, land use space and culture space. After introducing the computational and cognitive aspects of space syntax for the research of urban space, a framework of urban space optimization based on space syntax is proposed, then the integration with GIS and the extension to third dimension are discussed. Finally, a case study for Kanmen town of Zhejiang province of P.R.China is illustrated by using Axwoman tool.
基金Hebei Provincial Foundation of Soclal Science(HB20YS023)。
文摘This paper based on the theory of space syntax took Luochengtou Village in Handan City,Hebei Province for example,tried to figure out a proper way for the renewal of urban villages,and change the current dilemma of"one-size-fits-all"and"removing all"in most cases,and put forward that local conditions and regional characteristics must be considered to propose the renewal strategies more suitable for the targeted objects.Based on the space syntax Depthmap software and field investigation,the paper analyzed the accessibility,intelligibility and throughput of public spaces in Luochengtou Village,and put forward 3 optimization strategies in view of the problems such as insufficient public spaces,poor accessibility and intelligibility of roads,and poor activity of spaces,specifically,increasing public activity spaces,sorting out public space network,and creating active space nodes,so as to optimize public environment of the village,enhance villagers’sense of belonging,sense of safety and sense of identity.
基金Sponsored by National Key Research and Development Project(2018YFD1100203)Research Topics of Huainan Municipal People’s Government Development Research Center,Innovation Topics of Huainan Urban Renewal Strategy Research(K2110098).
文摘To build an“ecological and livable city”,it is important to figure out the relationship between human activity and urban park space and create a high-quality urban park through the integration of“people”and“park”.Taking Longhu Park in Huainan Province as an example,the study quantitatively analyzed and evaluated the characteristics and service quality of slow traffic space using importance-performance analysis(IPA)and space syntax,clarified the key indexes and areas to be optimized,and put forward corresponding design countermeasures and suggestions in combination with human activity demand.The results suggest that:①The mean performance of park recreation service quality is 3.63,less than the mean importance(3.95).Tourists pay special attention to the safety and convenience of slow traffic space,and the diversity and identiability of site functions is the focus“to be improved”.②The accessibility of Longhu Park shows a strong irregular shape in the southwest.The dead-end roads in the far lake area and the flora and fauna area on the northwest side have weak spatial perception,and the composite function carrying potential of slow traffic space is better reflected in a small range.Therefore,an optimization strategy for slow traffic space is proposed to enhance the continuity of road network,site identifiability,and functional diversification.The results will provide new thoughts of governance based on spatial humanism for the high-quality renewal of urban parks in the new era.
基金Anhui National Science Foundation(No.1208085MF107)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2012HGZY0017)
文摘Space syntax has proven there appears to be a fundamental process that informs human and social usage of an environ- ment, and the effects of spatial configuration on movement patterns are consistent with a model of individual decision behavior. In- troducing space syntax to crowd simulation will enable space structure guide the random movement of the crowd with no specific targets. This paper proposes a simulation method of the wandering crowd, which calculates the crowd distribution corresponding to the space through space syntax and uses a hybrid path planning algorithm to dynamically navigate the crowd to conform to the dis- tribution. Experiments show the presented method can obtain reasonable and vision-realistic simulation results.
文摘This study is based on strategies for reading and representing the environment,associated with the theory of social logic of space(space syntax).The general objective of this study is to understand and compare the use of space syntax in relation to connectivity,integration and choice of axial routes of the urban parks of Porto Alegre,in the state of Rio Grande do Sul,south of Brazil.The method applied was the capture of georeferenced images for data analysis by using the Theory of Space Syntax(TSE).Thus,three variables were considered for interpretation:choice,connectivity and integration,and they were correlated to statistical data on urban morphology.The results demonstrated the possibility of obtaining significant improvements in the studied urban parks due to the need to create guidelines related to connection and integration that directly impact users'choice strategies when they move around the city.
文摘As urban construction enters the era of stock development,the overall spatial environment of the main campus of North China University of Technology also needs to be updated.In this paper,the traffic network in the campus is extracted to draw the axis map,and the space syntax theory of Depth Map software is used to quantitatively analyze the integration and intelligence degree of the main campus of North China University of Technology.It is found that the overall spatial integration and intelligence degree of the campus are high,but the local space shows poor accessibility and insufficient space carrying capacity.Specific spatial optimization measures are proposed for the corresponding problems.The study compares and analyzes the experience information obtained from actual research with the quantitative index data,integrates the respective advantages of qualitative and quantitative analysis,and hopes to provide a certain theoretical basis for the construction of related campus space.
文摘This paper studies the accessibility of open spaces and facilities and the integration of streets to the whole urban system of the Emirati neighbourhood of the Business District of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Master Plan. For this purpose, axial lines were produced by applying space syntax theory, Depthmap software. The research aims to verify the location of open spaces and facilities, such as schools, in relation to the location of public transportation stops （bus, metro and tram）, in order to check their accessibility within walking distances. The objective is to pay attention to the relationship between land use and transportation in the planning phase for future interventions or proposals, in other words, to improve the accessibility of public spaces or buildings by pedestrians in order to comply with the vision of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Master Plan and its promotion of walkability and cycling. Although many measures will be taken at the scale of urban design to provide shaded open spaces and sidewalks, saving pedestrians from walking long distances shall be done in the planning phase, the challenge remains to create a micro climate to increase the ease of walking in the heat and decrease dependence on cars for mobility.
文摘The Pingyao ancient town is one of the four largest ancient cities in China. This study analyzes street spaces characteristic and view spots reachability of the Pingyao ancient town using space syntax. Then, it is concluded that the integration and reachability of street spaces are relatively higher in the northern ancient town;the accessibility among street spaces is relatively higher in the northeastern ancient town;and most of the ancient town street spaces are very open. Furthermore, the reachability of 14 view spots and their 4 corresponding street spaces is relatively higher in the 20 view spots and their 9 corresponding street spaces. Finally, some suggestions are presented to the tourism development of Pingyao ancient town based on the above conclusions.
基金Beijing Zheshe Base Construction Project:Research on Urban Renewal and Comprehensive Environmental Management of the Old Community in Beijing(110051360022XN121-05)。
文摘Beijing Xianyukou Hutong(hutong refers to historical and cultural block in Chinese)occupies an important geographical location with unique urban fabric,and after years of renewal and protection,the commercial space of Xianyukou Street and has gained some recognition.This article Xianyukou takes commercial hutong in Beijing as an example,spatial analysis was carried out using methods like GIS kernel density method,space syntax after site investigation and research.Based on the street space problems found,this paper then puts forward strategies to improve and upgrade Xianyukou Street’s commercial space and improve businesses in Xianyukou Street and other similar hutong.
文摘Although many methods of spatial analysis have been developed for a better understanding and modelling of urban space analysis, there is still a need for exploration of new analytical techniques for modelling urban spaces. Space Syntax models the spatial configurations of urban spaces by using a connectivity graph representation. Such a configuration of space identifies patterns that can be used to study urban structures and human behaviors. This paper tries to present a new methodology to investigate the urban spatial structure by using Space Syntax with the GIS information including land use, buildings’ characteristics and practical evaluations of the potential of the Space Syntax approach with GIS and multivariate analysis technique. Finally we try to offer some recommendations that attempt to improve the identified problems faced in Kitakyushu, Japan.
文摘This paper presents the objective analysis of the application of space syntax in a large scale city design field and possible problems, and then introduces how to use quantitative techniques to enhance the science and rationality of the design on large scale city.
文摘The pattern of built heritage provides insights into spatial organisation principles,revealing recurring traits among buildings of a similar type.Such constructions illuminate how building components are aligned and interconnected to embody a unified design ethos.However,well-preserved instances of a sequential series of similar buildings that were built in the same period based on historical evidence are rarely located.Thus,the Sultani Mosques,a prominent collection of mosques built in Iran between 1806 and 1840 under King Fath-Ali Shah of the Qajar dynasty’s auspices,are particularly noteworthy,attracting scholarly attention from figures such as Ritter,Hillenbrand,and Scarce for their distinctive spatial organisation of architectural elements such as iwans,domes,naves,and courtyards.To comprehensively study the shared spatial organisation concept within these mosques through a comparative study,this research aimed to verify the spatial layout using analytical techniques such as space syntax and layout-based justified graphs.By juxtaposing these graphs and depth values,this research elucidated the spatial integration and privacy delineation within these religious structures.Moreover,an examination of layout-based graphs and immersive three-dimensional assessments reinforced and confirmed the prevailing layout configuration.The research findings reveal a cohesive architectural concept in Sultani mosques,as multifaceted accessibility was emphasised,and spatial layouts were structured to facilitate movement and interactions.Qajar architects likely established a consistent design approach across these mosques,integrating essential elements while accommodating educational spaces.When schools were included,courtyard dynamics were reshaped,which impacted spatial connections and access routes.Variations in building division configurations,vault spans,and spatial relations tailored to local contexts highlight the unique design and spatial value of each mosque.Preserving these spatial relationships in restoration efforts is crucial for maintaining the intrinsic spatial language and historical design significance of these mosques.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under the project “Research on the Design Pattern of University-Affiliated Hospitals in the Context of Advanced Medical Care” (Grant No. 51978143) and “Research on Fire Safety Evacuation Design of Large General Hospitals based on Multi-agent Simulation” (Grant No. 52478010)
文摘Emergency departments(EDs)are among the busiest hospital units,where visibility is crucial for surveillance,collaboration,and wayfinding.In China,high ED patient volumes lead to crowded corridors,significantly impacting visibility.However,current visibility assessment methods focus on static obstructions such as walls and columns,neglecting crowd obstruction,and underestimating visual impediments.To address this research gap,this study proposes a novel visibility assessment method combining agent-based simulation and space syntax analysis.Based on peak-hour behavioral data from Hospital R’s ED,crowd movement was simulated across six ED plans with different corridor layouts.The simulated crowd positions were then treated as visual obstacles,and space syntax theory was applied to evaluate visibility under crowd obstruction at various timesteps.The findings reveal that:1)ring corridor layouts reduce patient backtracking and corridor congestion;2)ring corridor layouts facilitate better natural surveillance of the overall space by medical staff with crowd obstruction considered;3)ring corridor layouts enable medical staff to see each other more easily,supporting team collaboration,regardless of crowd obstruction;4)simple layouts perform best in terms of wayfinding,irrespective of crowd obstruction.This study presents the first comprehensive quantitative assessment of ED visibility under crowd obstruction,with potential applications in other crowded public spaces.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52178010,51678129)the Open Fund of Technology Innovation Center for Cultural Heritage Conservation and Regeneration of National Territory Space,Ministry of Natural Resources(Grant No.20240401)。
文摘The Huainan Salt Area was the most essential salt production and trade base in ancient China.The government had strict control over the essential tax source region and left behind numerous offlcial documents.However,when comparing with the modern surveying maps,we found that the boundaries between salt districts were unclear,which was obviously contradictory to the principle of independence between salt districts in offlcial documents.Therefore,this study used the 1920s'historical map of the Huainan Area to extract vector data such as the canal and road networks and the location of salt settlements,and then used space syntax to describe the transportation network morphology and settlement distribution structure to respond to the contradictions with higher precision.It was found that at a 2000 m×2000 m raster resolution,the measurements of the canal network were well correlated(p=0.645,r=30,000)with the salt settlement distribution.Moreover,the canal network was closer to a network-like than a tree-like structure,and vertical linkage emerged.The“government-supervised and merchant-managed”policy implemented in the Qing dynasty played an essential role,and it caused a big difference in the understanding of the salt industry system between folks and offlcials.
