Objective

 

Understanding movement patterns of university students using quantitative methods such as GPS tracking (real movements) and space syntax (predicting movements) analytical method.

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Intended learning outcomes

 

By the end of this workshop, the participants would learn the following tools and methods:

- Fundamental of GPS

- Designing an online geo-mapping questionnaire method 

- Fundamental of  Space Syntax theory and techniques (micro and macro analysis)

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The workshop outline

Day 1: GPS + Field trip

1. Understanding the general principles of pedestrian movements and crowding;

2. Understanding GPS principles and its use in research;

3. Set up mobile application/s for GPS tracking;

4. Site visit (inside the campus);

5. Mapping participants’ movements;

6. Overall conclusion & discussion.

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Day 2: Spatial configuration

1. Why thinking spatially? Theoretical basis of spatial network analysis;

2. Space Syntax (historical background, Scale of analysis, different tools (VGA, Isovist, Agent based, axial lines and segment lines));

3. Important readings and references;

4. Depthmap software for spatial configuration analysis;

5. Introducing VGA analysis;

6. Overall conclusion of the day.