Designerly Way of Investigating Space Syntax Software

Abstract

This study aims to problematize Space Syntax spatial analysis software by emphasising the architectural design process and to discuss how the existing toolkit can be enriched with qualities that can accompany this process. Within the scope of the study, the possibilities and limitations of existing Space Syntax computer software are examined. Existing software has been comparatively evaluated and mapped in terms of the main objectives of the programs, their operation and the spatial information they reveal. Then, the qualities of the software as a design tool were questioned. It is thought that the reading on Space Syntax software will reveal an awareness of how a scientific understanding can be translated into the design process as a design tool that will show analytical, creative, dynamic, and interactive features, what kind of qualities Space Syntax software has in this sense and how it can be developed in the future. The findings can be a guide for new software designs. © 2022 Proceedings 13th International Space Syntax Symposium, SSS 2022. All rights reserved.