Space Syntax-based Application to Recommend Paths for Female's Safe Leisure Life

Lim, Won-Jun; Lee, Kanghee

doi:10.9708/jksci.2015.20.1.127

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“…Also, Chen et al (2005) applied the space syntax theory for a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the spatial characteristics of urban traffic network in Wuhu City, China. Lim and Lee (2015) applied the space syntax theory to recommend safe paths for the outdoor leisure activity of women. Path recommendation was based on the accessibility of travel time.…”

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An evaluation of the functional performance of research and academic laboratories using the space syntax approach

Sanni-Anibire

Hassanain

Mahmoud

et al. 2018

IJBPA

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Purpose University research and academic laboratory facilities are key elements in the support of a successful education and research experience. World-class universities consider the functionality of these facilities as a matter of high priority. The functionality of research and academic laboratory facilities is strongly linked to the productivity of students, teachers and researchers who use these facilities. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to evaluate the functional performance of eight university laboratories using the space syntax approach. Design/methodology/approach The methodology involved the measurements and drawing of as-built floor plans of selected academic and research laboratories. The main benchmarks involved in measuring the functional efficiency, such as mean depth (MD) of space and real relative asymmetry (RRA), were analyzed using the A-graph software and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Findings The results show that “Type D” (chemistry teaching laboratory) and “Type C” (concrete teaching/research laboratory) laboratories have the tendency to be more accessible, efficient and flexible compared to the other laboratory layouts with MD and RRA values of 5.947 and 3.472, and 4.287 and 1.674, respectively. Practical implications This study shows that the functional efficiency of academic and research laboratories can be influenced by the spatial configuration of the space, as presented by the space syntax theory. Space syntax benchmark elements, such as MD, RRA, R and H*, can be used to compare various spatial arrangements, and the results can inform decisions on ways to re-arrange the space for optimum efficiency. Originality/value It is hoped that the idea of space syntax theory in the evaluation of the functional efficiency of laboratory facilities, illustrated in this research, is of significant contribution to the enhancement of the research and educational experience of concerned stakeholders in teaching and research environments.

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Section: Applications Of Space Syntax Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%