DEA 1500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Manifest And Latent Functions And Dysfunctions, Proxemics, Mnemonic
28 Aug 2016
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Human responses to environment typically mediated by symbolic meaning, latent function of setting or object. Manifest- identified properties, purpose, objective function, explicit meaning. Latent function of home: homeyness ( how do you go from a house to a home?) Designers fail if they cannot make a house a home. The reason why dorms do not feel homey: there is no embracing function. Engaging: home is a place where you feel comfortable. Mnemonic: history reflects in the design of that space. Shaker house: two front doors: one for males, one for females. Shakers believed in celibacy; therefore, keep people apart. Therefore, the kitchen was the most well built room in the house. While women are cooking, they make decisions about the community and make plans. Muslim: women are covered to prevent infidelity, modesty, fertility, and the prevent the horniness of young men. That means that the only people who are see you are your immediate family.
