Abstract This study investigates the relationship between color perceptual attributes and emotions, as well influence of different cultural backgrounds. Totally 214 samples were evaluated on 12 emotion variables by subjects from seven region groups in psychophysical experiment. By factor analysis, it was found that three factors sufficient to represent 80 “region‐emotion” variables. For each variable, there is no distinct difference among groups. The could be divided into four categories,...

Today, urban planning processes involve many stakeholders and efficient dialogue tools are needed to support communication in transdisciplinary environments. The aim of our study is identify visualization challenges planning. Based on a state the art thematic analysis 114 articles, published 2004–2014 found through snowball sampling, development implementation digital for discussed. A wide range examples has been found; either based 2D maps, 3D environments or gaming. initiators originate...

Abstract Psychophysical experiments were conducted in the UK, Taiwan, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Argentina, and Iran to assess colour emotion for two‐colour combinations using semantic scales warm/cool, heavy/light, active/passive, like/dislike. A total of 223 observers participated, each presented with 190 pairs as stimuli, shown individually on a cathode ray tube display. The results show consistent responses across cultures only active/passive. like/dislike scale, however, showed...

Building a virtual laboratory for teaching and learning is highly complex process, incorporating diverse areas such as interaction design, visualisation, pedagogy. This article focuses on the production implementation issues that were found in comparison of two different projects, discuss which design considerations can be drawn from these observations. Two web-based laboratories - Gas Laboratory Virtual Colour developed independently each other within content areas. The share considerable...

In the past 20 years, considerable progress has been made to improve urban air quality in EU. However, road traffic still contributes considerably deterioration of below standards, which requires a method measure properly and model pollution levels resulting from traffic. order visualize geographical distribution concentration realistically, we applied Land Use Regression (LUR) area Gothenburg. The NO2 was already obtained by 25 samplers through during 7-20 May, 2001. Predictive variables...

Abstract Colour research from different scientific traditions start basic questions and use methods concepts. This makes it difficult to communicate judge result relevance in a wider perspective. Here we architects' need of colour knowledge discuss recent studies appearance emotion, with without explicit connection architecture. We stress the for further development clarification concepts conclude that multitude approaches can be seen as cases, jointly adding widened deepened understanding...

There is an urgent need for innovations in the sanitation sector to minimize environmental impacts and maximize resource recovery. Uptake of may require changes established technical practices, organisational norms and/or individual behaviours. Achieving change any these areas requires influencing cognitive, normative relational learning processes. Serious games have been identified a potential tool planners managers influence such This study designed serious game RECLAIM share knowledge...

Virtual Reality has great potential to become a usable design tool for the planning of light and colour in buildings. The technical development provided us with better computer graphics faster rendering techniques. However, reliability usability is delimited by lack knowledge about how humans perceive spatial phenomena. setting up parameters material properties calculation software done arbitrarily. We present comparison between real room digital model evaluated on desktop PC an Immersive...

This research presents results from a study developing smartphone app, Urban CoBuilder, in which citizens can collaboratively create designs for urban environments using augmented reality technology and game mechanics. Eight prototypes were developed to refine selected design criteria, including tracking strategies, elements, user experience the interface with The through an iterative process assessments incremental improvements. was especially challenging multiple bitonal markers combined...

Previous research showed that light distribution can affect the perception of spatial size and shape. However, most studies are limited to quantitative assessment a few scenarios without explaining possible causes behind peoples’ experiences. This exploratory study aimed reveal complex relationships between patterns perceived size, investigate how spaciousness. A qualitative approach was used with pair-wise comparisons systematic visual observations scale models. The confirmed illuminated...

This paper discusses the problems of visualizing colour appearance in an interactive virtual environment (VE) from viewpoint practice based architectural research. The discussion is upon research information project Virtual Colour Laboratory (VCL), aim which to visually present and demonstrate existing results on spatial phenomena for educational purposes, shape a software application. During work this project, various connected visualization have emerged are discussed relation current...

Virtual Reality (VR) has great potential to become a usable design tool for the planning of light and colour in buildings. However, complex interaction between objects makes problem lighting scenes central conceptual practical computer graphics. This paper aims at discussing translating reality its digital counterpart. We deal with methodological issues concerning how compare visual results different media, mixed adaptation arbitrary parameter setting software. Our comparison 25 m2 real room...

With a growing interest in environmental data and the need to consider various factors earlier planning processes, it becomes more important disseminate this type of information different target groups comprehensible way. To support easier decision making, many cities municipalities are increasingly using digital city models where is possible integrate types based on simulation visualization future scenarios. Such tools have high potential, but visual representation still needs be developed....

To reduce disturbances and impact from construction transports during urban development, logistics flows need to be managed controlled efficiently.One way do so is using setups.However, these rarely take both initiator end-user perspectives into consideration.The paper builds on a longitudinal multiple-case study with cases Belgium, Norway, Sweden.The provide insights different tools approaches for gathering stakeholder input, simulation forecasting of transport volumes, what type services...

The aim with our research is to contribute a better understanding of how colour findings can be conveyed broader target audience, using digital media. This article presents user study focusing on the popular science project Virtual Colour Laboratory (VCL). VCL an interactive webpage for presenting and demonstrating existing results spatial phenomena. It was initiated carried out intention spreading knowledge appearance perception wider from viewpoint practice based architectural research....

Abstract The aim of this study is to describe the development an innovative planning tool promote knowledge and collaboration needed overcome challenges in sanitation sector. A serious game was designed share about resource recovery support attitude-change between stakeholders. This documents co-design process from conception based on a set specifications should achieve, through iterative testing with relevant stakeholders as players. resulting prototype showed that it not possible include...

Abstract The past decades of research on color and light yielded vast knowledge supporting their informed use in architectural design. While there currently exists a rich body methods geared to affect the perception depth form tiled, opaque surfaces, not many such have been developed for double‐curved, transparent, in‐mass colored surfaces. these surfaces relies complex blend parameters, as combinations, illumination source, angle viewing, location shadows reflections, material thickness...

This article deals with the way colours in a room affect each other through contrast effects and reflections. The study presented is based on visual observations of colour appearance three inherent sequence experimental situations. My point departure was yellow, blue, red room. had distinctly different appearances same when observed at locations. both contrasts reflections were evident. However, reflection seemed to dominate situation. In small rooms, combinations systematically tested....

This study explore how distribution of light impacts perceived space. The purpose this was to gain a rich and deep understanding the relationships that exist between lig ...