1st Edition

Environmental Design Research Volume one selected papers

Edited By Wolfgang F. E. Preiser Copyright 1973
    572 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    572 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    First published in 1973, this two-volume set summarises and structures the contributions by researchers at the Fourth International EDRA Conference, held in April 1973. The first volume focuses on the proceedings of the paper sessions. It summarises and criticises 43 selected paper submissions which communicate contemporary research findings. It also reviews the discussions between authors, panellists and the session participants.

    This book will be of interest to students of architecture and design.

    Preface Wolfgang F. E. Preiser; Conference Organization; 1. Theoretical Issues in Man-Environment Relations 2. Visual Attributes of Environments 3. Human Responses to the Natural and Man-Made Physical Environment 4. Environmental Research and Design for Different Age Groups 5. Environmental Cognition 6. Quantitative Techniques in Environmental Analyisis 7. Decision Making Tools 8. Space Planning Techniques 9. Design Languages and Methods; Appendix

    Biography

    Wolfgang F. E. Preiser (University of Cincinnati, US)