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Space Syntax

Space syntax is a quantitative method that analyzes the spatial configuration of buildings and settlements to understand social organization and movement patterns. Developed by Bill Hillier and Julienne Hanson in the 1980s, space syntax measures how open or segregated spaces are, and how these properties relate to social behavior and cultural values. The method reveals distinctions between public and private spaces, movement corridors, and the degree of accessibility within architectural layouts.

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Space Syntax Analysis
Taxonomic method record · process-pipeline / archaeology
  • Hillier, B., & Hanson, J. (1984). The Social Logic of Space. Cambridge University Press. · DOI 10.1017/CBO9780511597237
  • Bafna, S. (2003). Space syntax: a brief introduction to its logic and analytical techniques. Environment and Behavior, 35(1), 17-29. · DOI 10.1177/0013916502238863
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