ENVIRNOMENTAL - Design Impact on Human Behavior

Question 1

Behavior Setting

Answer 1

a space with definable boundaries and objects where typical pattern of behavior occurs at a particular time (e.g. Tossing scarf during the national anthem at
Jeld-Wen Field during a Timbers match)

Question 2

Census

Answer 2

systematic record taking about members of a population. Began in 1790 and occurs every 10 years.

Question 3

Demography

Answer 3

Statistical study of human populations

Question 4

Density

Answer 4

number of people per unit area

Question 5

Population Size

Answer 5

actual number of people in a given location.

Question 6

Proxemics

Answer 6

the study of spatial requirements of humans and the effects of population density on behavior, communication and social interaction

Question 7

Territoriality

Answer 7

behavioral system where person/group lays claim/defends an area

Question 8

Sociofugal

Answer 8

grouping of people arranged so that each can have privacy from others

Question 9

Typical Human Comfort Zone

Answer 9

Winter = 63°F - 71°F
Summer = 66°F - 75°F
Tolerable humidity! = 30% - 60%
Uncomfortable humidity = + 75%

Question 10

Winds

Answer 10

Basic Speed = 70 - 80 miles/hour

Unnoticeable =

Question 11

Pedestrian Circulation

Answer 11

Area of a person =  3 sf
Easy movement  = 13 sf
Crowd movement  =  7 sf
No movement  =  3 sf
Sidewalks  =  5’-0” wide min
Collector walks  = 6-0” - 10’-0” wide min

Question 12

Noise

Answer 12

Smallest difference in 2 sounds the human ear can detect is 1 decibel
Sleeping, studying, whispering = 30 decibels
Conversation, comfort = 50 - 60 decibels
Safety Threshold = 85 decibels
Rock Band = 90 - 100 decibels