Brown Bag: The City as a memory system

The city can (maybe) be understood as a memory system, with different characteristics of physical spaces (space geometry, transitions, color, light etc.) and landmarks serving as mnemonic devices for individuals. This project explores the relationship between memory, as a cognitive function, and the built (and natural) environment using virtual reality technology as a methodology. The study investigates how architecture and urban design can/do shape the cognitive function of memory in relation to creating better health and well-being in transition toward sustainable cities.

Time

16.03.2023 kl. 12.00 - 13.00

Description

The City as a memory system

Speaker:
Research assistant Dylan Chau Huynh, Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology (dchu@create.aau.dk)

Abstract:
The city can (maybe) be understood as a memory system, with different characteristics of physical spaces (space geometry, transitions, color, light etc.) and landmarks serving as mnemonic devices for individuals. This project explores the relationship between memory, as a cognitive function, and the built (and natural) environment using virtual reality technology as a methodology. The study investigates how architecture and urban design can/do shape the cognitive function of memory in relation to creating better health and well-being in transition toward sustainable cities. 

Place and time:
Rendsburggade 14, C-MUS Lab (room 5.355a) + MS Teams, Thursday March 16, 12:00-13:00 

The seminars are open to everyone with interest in Mobilities and Urban studies.
Pre-registration is not needed. Please bring your own lunch.

Looking forward to see you at the C-MUS Brown Bag Seminars!
 

Host

C-MUS

Address

Rendsburggade 14, C-MUS Lab (room 5.355a) + MS Teams

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