Orientation and Wayfinding: Measuring Visibility

A. van Nes, Claudia Yamu

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Abstract

In this chapter, we explain how the analytical logic of space syntax is applied for visibility analysis. In the previous chapter, the focus was on presenting all public spaces as axial sightlines. The individual axial line is a one-dimensional (1D) representation of public space and is useful for analysing the interrelationship of public spaces on a citywide scale. At the neighbourhood scale, a two-dimensional (2D) representation of spatial elements can be useful. In particular, the public realm, such as public squares, parks, and wide streets, benefits from a 2D spatial analysis with a visual field using a raster-based as well as an all-line modelling approach. In order to explain visibility analysis in space syntax, we start with the well-known 2D geographical visibility analysis ‘isovist’ as a field of vision. We build upon and explain visibility point-depth analysis and visual graph analysis. Further, we demonstrate how the simple point-depth calculations contribute to a theory on space and urban centrality. In addition, we discuss 3D isovists. Furthermore, we also demonstrate and discuss the use of the all-line analysis. Finally, we expound upon agent-based modelling. Exercises are provided at the end of this chapter.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIntroduction to Space Syntax in Urban Studies
EditorsAkkelies van Nes, Claudia Yamu
PublisherSpringer
Chapter3
Pages87-111
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-59140-3
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-59139-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Keywords

  • Visibility
  • Wayfinding
  • Isovist
  • Visual graph analysis
  • All-line analysis
  • Agent-based modelling

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