Prospect-refuge theoryResearchers in the field of spatial psychology and environmental preference theory have tested a range of claims about the capacity of certain spatial configurations to evoke a positive sense of wellbeing in observers. In parallel, across the landscape, urban, architectural and ...
Prospect Refuge Theory: A psychological orientation for edge effect in recreation environments. In: Journal-of-Leisure- Research, Vol. 19 (4), 249-260, 1987.Ruddcll, E.J. and Hammitt, W.E., 1987. Prospect Refuge Theory: A Psychological Orientation for Edge Effect in Recreation Environments....
Since that time, prospect–refuge theory has been associated with a growing number of works by renowned architects, but so far there is only limited empirical evidence to substantiate the theory. This paper analyses and compares the methods used in 30 quantitative attempts to examine the validity ...
The spatial pattern and prospect of ideal Feng Shui construction The vacancy patterns created by the refuge theory are very similar. They are based on the spatial perception of the individual in the place to obtain a stable security perception and then obtain a good visual experience. 展开 ...
In 1975, Jay Appleton theorised that certain spatio-environmental conditions engender feelings of safety and security by providing opportunities for outlook and seclusion. This proposition, which has since become known as prospect-refuge theoryAS DosenMJ OstwaldAnzasca Net...
Prospect-refuge theory (Appleton 1975) is based on habitat theory (Darwin 1958) which states that the ability to see (prospect) but not be seen (refuge) is basic to many biological needs. According to Appleton, the ability to see without being seen increases perceived safety which increases ...
Appleton theoryProspect-refuge theoryProspectsGlobal research in landscape architecture demonstrates the perceived safety in parks. This article used Al-Azhar Park, Cairo, Egypt, as a case study to determine the type of prospect that most promotes users' perception of safety. Given that prospects-...
In The Experience of Landscape, Jay Appleton maintains that the choosing of settings is driven by intuitive, immediate pleasure felt in the command of prospect and the containment of refuge, hence Prospect-Refuge Theory. The architectural pursuit of these ideas, which respond to primordial, non-...
Prospect–refuge theoryLandscape preferenceShakkeiBorrowed sceneryHigh-rise buildingHama-rikyuThis study was carried out to test prospect–refuge theory and the effect of external high-rise buildings on landscape preferences in a traditional Japanese daimyo(feudal lords) garden, namely, the......
Prospect and refuge theory suggests that preferences for environments are based on prospect (the unimpeded opportunity to see) and refuge (the opportunity to hide). This article reports two experiments on how well four factors derived from prospect and refuge theory predicted responses of comfort or...