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Touching Architecture - Towards an Architectural Typology for the Sense of Touch

Hebert, Chloe LU (2022) AAHM10 20221
Department of Architecture and Built Environment
Abstract
This research aimed to explore the sense of touch within the discipline of architecture. While haptic stimulation has been studied within architectural theory, the sense of touch remains underrepresented within the practical side of the discipline. To increase the accessibility of the knowledge necessary for representation within architectural practice, there was a need for further study. This has been addressed through a methodology comprised of multidisciplinary research, a series of three case studies, and personal exploration in material experimentation. With the obtained knowledge, a framework for an architectural typology for the sense of touch was presented. The primary component of the typology is a toolkit that outlines the... (More)
This research aimed to explore the sense of touch within the discipline of architecture. While haptic stimulation has been studied within architectural theory, the sense of touch remains underrepresented within the practical side of the discipline. To increase the accessibility of the knowledge necessary for representation within architectural practice, there was a need for further study. This has been addressed through a methodology comprised of multidisciplinary research, a series of three case studies, and personal exploration in material experimentation. With the obtained knowledge, a framework for an architectural typology for the sense of touch was presented. The primary component of the typology is a toolkit that outlines the strategies that can be implemented within architectural practice to engage haptic stimulation. The proposal should not be read as definitive, rather, it should be interpreted as a frame of reference for those who wish to stimulate the sense of touch within their work. (Less)
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author
Hebert, Chloe LU
supervisor
organization
course
AAHM10 20221
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
architecture, sensory experience, the sense of touch, haptic stimulation, research, case studies, material experimentation, architectural typology
language
English
id
9084903
date added to LUP
2022-06-07 16:51:02
date last changed
2022-06-07 16:51:02
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  abstract     = {{This research aimed to explore the sense of touch within the discipline of architecture. While haptic stimulation has been studied within architectural theory, the sense of touch remains underrepresented within the practical side of the discipline. To increase the accessibility of the knowledge necessary for representation within architectural practice, there was a need for further study. This has been addressed through a methodology comprised of multidisciplinary research, a series of three case studies, and personal exploration in material experimentation. With the obtained knowledge, a framework for an architectural typology for the sense of touch was presented. The primary component of the typology is a toolkit that outlines the strategies that can be implemented within architectural practice to engage haptic stimulation. The proposal should not be read as definitive, rather, it should be interpreted as a frame of reference for those who wish to stimulate the sense of touch within their work.}},
  author       = {{Hebert, Chloe}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Touching Architecture - Towards an Architectural Typology for the Sense of Touch}},
  year         = {{2022}},
}