People-centered architecture
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https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2036-1602/2359Abstract
This paper proposes a humanistic approach to architectural design, which puts people at the center of the designer's thoughts. Understanding how the built environment influences people's behavior, emotions and activities should be the starting point of design. This implies a reflection on the way space can convey meanings – in its denotative and connotative components. Then, the techniques to collect information from the real and supposed users and to include such information in design have been assessed to highlight the advantages and the issues of putting into practice the idea of a people-centered design. The discussion is focused on the supposed loss of autonomy of designers, on the timing of introducing user’s derived data, and on the consequences of including such data in normal design practices.
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