Urbani izziv Volume 24, No. 2, December 2013
: 144-155
(Articles)
UDK: 711.4:316.47
doi: 10.5379/urbani-izziv-en-2013-24-02-006
Author
Špela VEROVŠEK
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Architecture, Ljubljana, Slovenia
spela.verovsek@fa.uni lj.si
Matevž JUVANČIČ
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Architecture, Ljubljana, Slovenia
matevz.juvancic@fa.uni lj.si
Tadeja ZUPANČIČ
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Architecture, Ljubljana, Slovenia
tadeja.zupancic@fa.uni lj.si
Title
Using visual language to represent interdisciplinary content in urban development: Selected findings
Abstract
This article addresses visual language in architecture and spatial disciplines, using it as a means of communicating and conveying information, knowledge and ideas about space that are permeated by their interdisciplinary character. We focus in particular on the transmission of messages between professionals and the general public, arguing that this process aids the long-term formation of a responsible and critical public, which is then able to take an active part in sustainable planning and design practices. The article highlights some findings of an empirical study of 245 people that tested the effectiveness of selected presentation techniques in communicating spatial messages to the general public and placing them in the framework of existing knowledge.
Key Words
visual language, presentation techniques, general public, public participation, urban space