Wayfinding: People, Signs and Architecture

by Paul Arthur

This book brings together,for the first time,expertise on all three of the elements which wayfinding is architecture; graphics; and verbal human interaction,within the context of the built environment. The authors,take the reader from a better understanding of the many types of wayfinding difficulties that people have,and why they have them,through an explanation of what wayfinding is and how the process works,to detailed examinations of the architectural,graphic,audible and tactile components involved in wayfinding design. A prescription,in effect,for a much-needed,brand-new design discipline.

Genres: Design, Architecture

Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[حنين · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's a good book that explain way-finding theory which is important theory in architectural design , describing the way the human think , how the ideas become a decision - the process of thinking -
and how we read the environment around us .

you can understand the architecture communication , the element that helps you to communicate with the user as an architect , the sense of place , the circulation patterns with their uses and more ..

The last chapter in this book helps you in choosing the graphics , signs , words , And using typography art in your design .

[Nic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating approach to architectural analysis from the perspective of a navigator. While the methodology described in the book is rigorous and (evidently) useful, for me, the book didn't quite live up to the promise of the first chapter on labyrinths: I would have loved to read more on our psychological response to built environments.

Thankfully, there is always Ballard and BLDGBLOG.