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Ramanujam, Priti.

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Prospect-refuge theory revisited: A search for safety in dynamic public spaces with a reference to design.

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Prospect-refuge theory revisited: A search for safety in dynamic public spaces with a reference to design./
Author:	Ramanujam, Priti.
Description:	148 p.
Notes:	Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 44-06, page: 2480.
Contained By:	Masters Abstracts International44-06.
Subject:	Design and Decorative Arts. -
Online resource:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=1435938
ISBN:	9780542722882

Prospect-refuge theory revisited: A search for safety in dynamic public spaces with a reference to design.
Ramanujam, Priti.

Prospect-refuge theory revisited: A search for safety in dynamic public spaces with a reference to design. - 148 p.

Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 44-06, page: 2480.

Thesis (M.L.A.)--The University of Texas at Arlington, 2006.

Prospect-refuge theory (Appleton 1975) is based on habitat theory (Darwin 1958) which states that the ability to see (prospect) but not be seen (refuge) is basic to many biological needs. According to Appleton, the ability to see without being seen increases perceived safety which increases the esthetic pleasure experienced in the environment. Wekerle and Egan (1991) state that the perception of safety is necessary for feelings of enjoyment and comfort in urban open space. Appleton's hypothesized factors---prospect and refuge---are known to affect people's perception of how safe an environment appears to be. This thesis studies perception of safety in dynamic public spaces by observing commuters at a chosen rapid transit railway station in North Texas, Park Lane, as they opt for ideal design conditions that successfully offer them refuge or prospect.

ISBN: 9780542722882Subjects--Topical Terms:

1024640
Design and Decorative Arts.

Prospect-refuge theory revisited: A search for safety in dynamic public spaces with a reference to design.
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