A Computational Framework for Analyzing Spatial Behavior in Buildings

Mauricio Loyola, Forrest Meggers

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Abstract

This paper proposes a computational framework specifically formulated for observing and describing occupant behavior in architectural analysis and design. The framework comprises two main elements. First, it includes an architecture-oriented conceptual delimitation of occupant behavior centered on the spatial dimension of human actions. Second, the framework provides a comprehensive set of computational metrics to describe the spatial behavior of building occupants particularly designed for use with physical sensing technologies and computational data analysis techniques. An experimental case study demonstrates the applicability of the framework in the context of analyzing a multifunctional building space.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationeCAADe 2023 - Digital Design Reconsidered
EditorsWolfgang Dokonal, Urs Hirschberg, Gabriel Wurzer, Gabriel Wurzer
PublisherEducation and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Pages337-346
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789491207358
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2023 - Graz, Austria
Duration: Sep 20 2023Sep 22 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Volume2
ISSN (Print)2684-1843

Conference

Conference41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2023
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityGraz
Period9/20/239/22/23

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Architecture
  • Education
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design

Keywords

  • Occupant Behavior
  • Occupant Sensing
  • Spatial Behavior

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