Design for Affordances in a Pedestrian Park

• Main Authors: Hsieh, Meng Hung, 謝孟宏
• Other Authors: Liu, Chi-Wen
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2003
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/99091152925024921425

碩士 === 淡江大學 === 建築學系 === 91 === This thesis is based on the concept of environment affordance developed by James Gibson. The intent is to explore the possible affordances provided by the physical environment in order to support the users’ motivations and needs. People with different motivations may perceive different affordaces provided by the very same physical objects; likewise, different objects may also provide same affordances for the similar needs. The relationship in the linkage between motivation and supporting objects provides great opportunities for environmental design. The first chapter is derived from the observation on a bus stop, and the result is linked to Gibson’s idea of affordance. Chapter two involves literature review regarding the relationships between users’ needs and the supporting objects. The resulting events and the use of objects are discussed. The third chapter includes the record of the pedestrian park based on observations. The fourth chapter includes conceptual development of object uses, and models of affordances that may provide as well as prohibit certain activities. Finally two design schemes are developed to demonstrate the possible combinations of events and affordance in the pedestrian park. It is concluded that people with different perceptions may see the environment differently, and use the environment differently. It is our job as an environment designer to provide more considerate and sensitive possibilities for people with different needs.