In a world increasingly divided by echo chambers, President at Efficiency Lab for Architecture, Aybars Aşçı’s offers an exploration of how our physical surroundings can shape our ability to understand and share the perspectives of others in his book, ‘Designing for Empathy: The Architecture of Connections in Learning Environments’. Aybars discusses the inextricable relationship between developmental psychology and our physical environment. Taking the capabilities of Oasys MassMotion to a new level of research, the book explores pedestrian simulation and beyond.
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Delving into the intersection of developmental psychology and architecture, the book proposes that the spaces we inhabit can influence our cognitive processes and, consequently, our capacity for empathy. By linking psychological perspective-taking with architectural design, the book introduces the concept of the “geometry of empathy.” Aybars argues that while planners, architects, and designers play a crucial role in shaping our physical world, their influence is often overlooked in developmental theories.
Through extensive research and innovative design, Aybars examines various spatial constructs that integrate learning environments with their broader contexts. Featuring Oasys MassMotion, these designs aim to create spaces that foster interactions among diverse individuals, ideas, and cultures, ultimately promoting a more empathetic society. Aybars takes MassMotion’s capabilities to the next level, demonstrating the versatility of the software.
Aybars shared, “Connecting human movement in architectural space with development theories is the concept that inspired us to take on this journey and we knew MassMotion would allow us to take the research into deeper explorations.”
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