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New Knowledge for Built Environments: Exploring Urban Design from Socio-Technical System Perspectives
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New Knowledge for Built Environments: Exploring Urban Design from Socio-Technical System Perspectives

Nicholas J Stevens and Paul M Salmon
Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, pp.200-211
International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI International), 17th (Los Angeles, United States, 02-Aug-2015–07-Aug-2015)
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), 9174, Springer International Publishing
2015
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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20373-7_19View
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human factors methods urban planning and design Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) built environment issues urban design projects
This paper details the value in exploring, applying and disseminating Human Factors methods in Urban Planning and Design. This innovative research recognises that from a paradigm perspective there are similarities between the challenges faced in both disciplines. The authors have applied Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) to explore a range of built environment issues. The findings have allowed for a clearer interpretation of the systems relationships within urban design contexts - from the functional purposes, to the important objects contained within them. This paper highlights the applications, and discusses the implications for future research and practice. It is concluded that the research contributes to a better understanding of the interdependencies between the designs, user experience and engineering requirements of key urban design projects.

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