Forms, Formants and Formalities: Categories for Analysing the Urban Environment
The overall thrust of this paper concerns how we analyse our environment and construct the public space through our senses. It also factors ambiance-related aspects into this analysis of built systems. The core idea underlying our approach is that when the public space is seen as more than just an abstract notion or as empty space between buildings, it acquires specific sensory contours that comprise environmental and spatial data, perceptual aspects and modes of use. We should not think of t...
UMR 1563 - Ambiances Architectures Urbanités (AAU)