Architecture-in-Use: Exploring Meaning, Use, and Design Relations
Architecture is not just a static form but a living framework shaped by how people interact with it daily. To create meaningful and resilient spaces, architects are guided by core values such as sustainability, inclusion, and well-being. These ideals, however, come to life only through continuous interaction between design and use. Understanding this relationship requires more than technical skill—it demands a sensitivity to how built spaces evolve with human engagement over time. The Gap Between Design Intent and Use While architects aspire to design for people, research indicates that knowledge of how design translates into use often remains intuitive and unspoken. This gap results in a lack of explicit understanding of how architectural choices influence user behavior. By acknowledging this divide, architecture can move towards a more evidence-based approach that integrates feedback from real-world use into design thinking. Need for a Structured Vocabulary A major challenge lie...