Seminars 44
The XA Lab seminar was successfully held on SEP 11.
During the seminar, Master’s student Zhang Kexin and Master’s student Hyun Min Choi presented the research topics they will pursue this semester.
Name : Zhang Kexin
Title : Seat level micro spatial characteristics associated with Seat use and staying duration in Urban pocket parks
Summary : The research methodology and scope of analysis will be adapted based on the number of parks studied. Field measurements and fixed-camera video recording will be conducted at three or six pocket parks, with YOLO and object tracking technologies used to analyze seat occupancy and the duration of stay. Additionally, environmental factors—such as time, weather, temperature, and shading—will be recorded to examine their relationship with user behavior. In particular, should the scope of the study expand, an analytical approach accounting for inter-park differences will be applied to identify the micro-spatial characteristics influencing seat usage and stay duration, ultimately aiming to propose design directions for future pocket parks.
Name : Hyun Min Choi
Title : “A Study on the Boundary Conditions and Urban Connectivity of Rooftop Spaces in High-Density Cities.”
Summary : The research methodology was categorized into a basic model, which analyzes user behavior within a VR environment, and an extended model that incorporates eye-tracking. The basic model analyzes user movement characteristics and the efficiency of circulation paths using behavioral data such as movement trajectories, time taken, route selection, and dwell time. The extended model incorporates gaze data, enabling a more detailed analysis of the relationship between visual perception and actual behavior regarding specific spatial elements—such as signage, entrances, and parking circulation paths. Thus, while the basic model analyzes space by focusing on user "movement and behavior," the extended model expands the scope of analysis to include "gaze and perception," thereby allowing for an understanding of the reasons behind specific user behaviors.
It was a meaningful occasion for students to share their plans, exchange ideas, and receive constructive feedback. Their upcoming research is highly anticipated, and we look forward to seeing its development throughout the semester.
The seminar took place in the PT Room on the 4th floor of Building 22, and the next paper seminar is scheduled to be held on SEP 18.
