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Human Factors
in Landscape Architecture



This course presents an introduction to current concepts and research on how people interact with their environments and how design shapes human behavior and perception. Topics include the cultural and social determinants of territoriality; personal space and life style as design generators; designing for community, privacy, and safety; perception and recognition of urban form; designing streets and plazas for pedestrian use; the sensory environment; and learning from and programming for clients.
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Final Project

Oia, Santorini, Greece

Student: Theo Vuduris

Analysis of a Favorite Place that demonstrates takeaways from the readings, in class discussions, and virtual site visits.

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Final Project

Human Factors in
in the Landscape

Student: Michelle Tiet

Site Visits (In Person & Online) and Placemaking Evaluation of Point Defiance Park, Americana at Brand, Old Town Pasadena, Union Station, Chinatown, LA State Historic Park & Joshua Tree National Park

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Final Project

The National Mall POE

Student: Rachael Dwork

A post occupancy evaluation exercise of The National Mall in Washington D.C. using principles from Catherine Dee's Form and Fabric in Landscape Architecture and Architecture Form, Space, & Order by Francis D.K. Ching.

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