Toshihiro Osaragi

Visual Impression of Urban Space: A Systematic Review of Empirical Findings, Challenges, and Opportunities

Studies of visual impression seek to link the visual features of urban spaces with users’ subjective experiences (e.g., perceiving and describing a space as “inviting”). By revealing the relationships between visual characteristics and users’ experiences, such studies can inform...

Data-Driven Evaluation and Optimization of Office Layouts Using Beacon-Based Behavioral Monitoring of Workers

This study proposes a data-driven method for evaluating and optimizing office layouts based on worker behavioral monitoring data obtained from Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons. First, a worker behavior model considering office floor plans and furniture layouts is developed to r...