A new method for visualizing and evaluating views in architectural design
In buildings, good views to the exterior can provide positive psychological benefits and are often one of the most appreciated aspects of an interior space. However, the existing architectural design workflow fails to take view into consideration during the early design stages. This research provide...
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| description | In buildings, good views to the exterior can provide positive psychological benefits and are often one of the most appreciated aspects of an interior space. However, the existing architectural design workflow fails to take view into consideration during the early design stages. This research provides two innovative outputs: first, a method to visualize and quantitatively evaluate real, photographic views from existing or prospective buildings and, second, a window design workflow to help architects evaluate view simultaneously along with the results of daylight and energy simulations. A “View Score” is calculated, in part, via a weighted average of view area and user’s view preferences. The method could also help real estate professionals to show or valuate views for prospective buyers of unbuilt units. The application of this workflow is tested in one case study in Cambridge, MA. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e7979c82288b482c8fb908bfa64f5e3c2022-12-21T23:43:16ZengElsevierDevelopments in the Built Environment2666-16592020-02-011100005A new method for visualizing and evaluating views in architectural designWenting Li0Holly Samuelson1Corresponding author.; Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, 48 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USAHarvard University, Graduate School of Design, 48 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USAIn buildings, good views to the exterior can provide positive psychological benefits and are often one of the most appreciated aspects of an interior space. However, the existing architectural design workflow fails to take view into consideration during the early design stages. This research provides two innovative outputs: first, a method to visualize and quantitatively evaluate real, photographic views from existing or prospective buildings and, second, a window design workflow to help architects evaluate view simultaneously along with the results of daylight and energy simulations. A “View Score” is calculated, in part, via a weighted average of view area and user’s view preferences. The method could also help real estate professionals to show or valuate views for prospective buyers of unbuilt units. The application of this workflow is tested in one case study in Cambridge, MA.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165920300016Window design toolFenestrationView visualizationArchitecture metricParametric design workflow |
| spellingShingle | Wenting Li Holly Samuelson A new method for visualizing and evaluating views in architectural design Developments in the Built Environment Window design tool Fenestration View visualization Architecture metric Parametric design workflow |
| title | A new method for visualizing and evaluating views in architectural design |
| title_full | A new method for visualizing and evaluating views in architectural design |
| title_fullStr | A new method for visualizing and evaluating views in architectural design |
| title_full_unstemmed | A new method for visualizing and evaluating views in architectural design |
| title_short | A new method for visualizing and evaluating views in architectural design |
| title_sort | new method for visualizing and evaluating views in architectural design |
| topic | Window design tool Fenestration View visualization Architecture metric Parametric design workflow |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165920300016 |
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