Evaluating Spatial Legibility of the University Campus using GIS
Open Access
- 30 December 2020
- journal article
- Published by Aksaray University in Aksaray University Journal of Science and Engineering
- Vol. 4 (2), 127-147
- https://doi.org/10.29002/asujse.767122
Abstract
Spatial legibility is related to the obtainment of spatial information (2D and 3D) that is in the urban area according to the characteristics of the observer who perceives this space. The aim of this research is to examine the spatial legibility of the campus of Selçuk University which is located in Konya province according to the characteristics of the area and the observer. The spatial characteristics of the application area were determined with the analyzes that were conducted with the help of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and the characteristics of the observer were determined with analyzes that reveal the understanding of the observer to the area (Lynch analysis, questionnaire application and statistical evaluations). When the conducted spatial analyzes and statistical evaluations are examined, it was determined that the spatial legibility of the campus has a statistically significant relationship with the characteristics of the area and the observer.Keywords
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