Chan, MCS;
(2007)
How people are positioned in space: Seat choice and orientation.
Doctoral thesis , UCL (University College London).
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Abstract
How do people position themselves in space A theoretical and empirical approach emphasises inter-visibility over cultural nonvs as a means by which people assess their perceived environment. The micro-study of the properties of a bar-space reveals a spatial dimension to individual, as well as, small group behaviour Visual relations of co-present people, architectural features and (fixed and movable) furniture are employed to explain positioning and orientation behaviour ecologically at a local interior scale. This paper comprises of three sections: theoretical framework, analytical models and finally, observation analysis, that comment on the manner in which people make seat choices in a semi-public situation. Existing behavioural research is reviewed and their underlying theoretical basis is weighed against this paper's aims. Opposing views in environment and spatial theories, methodology and tested findings, are discussed. Spatial models, particular visibility analysis, is investigated and backed by a theoretical approach to space that emphasises a visual perceptive logic. The spatial analysis and observed behaviour (from video recorded footage) is then compared to substantiate this study's theoretical assertions.
| Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Title: | How people are positioned in space: Seat choice and orientation |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Thesis digitised by ProQuest. Third party copyright material has been removed from the ethesis. Images identifying individuals have been redacted or partially redacted to protect their identity. |
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| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1569200 |
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