The Architecture of the ILL-Tempered Environment

Abstract

This study examines the role of a specific behavioural model in the design process, based on an on-going architectural project for redevelopment of a public space. The employed model may be used to register environmental conditions and process information to create visible effects within the given public space. The approach concentrates on overcoming the problem of insufficient contextual information provided in the design brief. The discussion focuses on advantages and shortcomings of a design strategy based on real time data collection, including vehicular and pedestrian traffic, temperature, relative air humidity, insulation, pollution etc. and on establishing relevance of such information for the proposed built form and design decision making.