This course focuses on the relationship of individuals, communities, and societies to the landscape and the importance of promoting a user-oriented approach to design. Specific needs of under-represented populations will be discussed. Students will learn methods to observe, record, and analyze human interaction with their surroundings.

Prerequisites: IAD 608 or ARH 654

Course Learning Outcomes

• GRADUATE STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO Assess needs for privacy and/or social interaction required in a variety of settings and accommodate those needs through design proposals
• GRADUATE STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO Conduct a thorough, professional level Post Occupancy Evaluation and produce a redesign based on observed evidence analysis of the results data
• Recognize and discuss the special needs of users that are most affected by the physical environment – such as the elderly, children, teenagers and the physically or mentally ill
• Apply creative design solutions that contribute to inviting, safe, sociable and joyful experiences in a wide variety of settings
• Conduct a basic Post Occupancy Evaluation and make recommendations based on analysis.