Monthly Archives: November 2012

Hypothesis and Question

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Nov 8th

Question

The sighted and the visually impaired may share the same physical environment, but they experience it in considerably different ways. Since such a difference in perception exists between these two groups, how can architectural design focus on the senses and maximize a shared perception of environment?

Nov 5th

Question:

How can full sensory design create a shared architectural experience for those who are both sighted and visually impaired?

Hypothesis:

If full sensory perception is accounted for and well incorporated into a design, then the resulting building will provide a dynamic spatial experience that can be shared by both the visually impaired and the sighted because of heightened spatial awareness, clarity and engagement

Sketch Models

Posted by giancarlid on

Model A: Experiments with glass and ocular distortion

Model B: Ocular deprivation googles- Loss of detail and depth perception

Model C: Frames of Vison- (From Left to Right)

1. Total Blindness: Maximum vision loss without ocular disconnect- Only tiny gradients of light between floor and light sources are noticeable

2. Information Disconnect: Simulation of what friend Richard sees – Blurring of vision and complete lack of detail. Color contrasts become emphasized

3. Ocular Damage: Distortion causes when foreign object scraps retina – streaking of light and increased sensitivity.

4. Spotted Vision: Attempt to replicate a glaucoma like vision where chunks of vision are missing forcing the engager to only experience small frames where blockage is lessened.