معصومه چاروسايي

Purpose – Visual aesthetics are a vital aspect of environmental quality. The objective of this study is to demonstrate the implementation of visibility analysis and visual quality standards on a campus to enhance productivity and effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach – This study has identified the most crucial and valuable metrics for eva‎luating the visual quality of open spaces through an analysis of theoretical foundations and relevant background information. To achieve research goal, a multi-method approach was employed, incorporating a survey, user satisfaction ratings, and ISOVIST simulation techniques. Specifically, this study focused on assessing the quality of open spaces in three open areas located on the campus of the Iran University of Science and Technology. Findings – Based on the study's findings, the most significant factors that students considered when eva‎luating the visual quality of open spaces on the Iran University of Science and Technology campus were green areas, gathering spaces, and architectural elements such as furniture, color, and texture. Among the three open areas examined, "Open Space One" was identified as the most satisfactory location for students. According to the study, "sensory richness," "complexity," and "mystery" were significant indicators of students' satisfaction in this area. This area also had the widest radius and field of view feasible, which gave it a feeling of openness and spaciousness. Originality/value – This study explores the influence of students' experiences, behavioral patterns, and visual analyses on their use of open spaces on university campuses, with a focus on the Iran University of Science and Technology. By assessing students' satisfaction levels with these spaces, this research provides valuable insights that can guide the initial analysis stage before the design process and facilitate design optimization during the development stages. The results highlight the importance of considering user experiences and Visual analysis when planning and creating open spaces on university campuses.

فضاي باز دانشگاهي , ادراك بصري , رضايت كاربر , الگوي رفتاري , تحليل آيزويستي

University open space , visual perception , user satisfaction , Behavior Pattern , ISOVIST analysis

Masoome Charoosaei

Dr. Mohsen Feizi - Dr. Mehdi Khakzand