Affordances Q2 Flashcards
1
Q
list two affordances in the built environment
A
1) bench
2) ramp
2
Q
explain who a bench might be intended for
A
affords sitting for pedestrians who may need a rest
e.g. elderly, parents with young children
3
Q
explain who a ramp might be intended for
A
affords access for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility by providing an alternative to stairs
4
Q
identify two affordances in a public space
A
1) low park wall
2) escalator
5
Q
explain how a low park wall may be interpreted by different users
A
afford a seat for an adult/teen
afford a climbing structure for a young child
6
Q
explain how an escalator may be interpreted by different users
A
affords quicker movement for those in a rush
affords movement for those who with limited mobility and/or provides an alternative to a lift.
