Touring Pattern of Chinese Classical Gardens Based on VR and Eye Tracking Experiment: A Case Study of Canglang Pavilion Garden in Suzhou City
刊名 Journal of Landscape Research
作者 GAO Yiming, CUI Shuangyi, REN Sihan, ZHANG Yimeng*
作者单位 School of Architecture and Art, North China University of Technology, 100144 Beijing, China
DOI 10.16785/j.issn 1943-989x.2024.6.018
年份 2024
刊期 6
页码 94-98
关键词 Classical Chinese Gardens, Garden spatial creation techniques, Canglang Pavilion Garden in Suzhou, VR, Tour pattern
摘要 Classical Chinese gardens, with their intricate interplay of architectural landscapes featuring narrow corridors and expansive courtyards, are designed to surprise and captivate visitors at every turn. Unraveling the connection between visual perception, walking behaviors, and the spatial elements of these garden compounds is essential to grasping the essence of traditional Chinese garden design. This study employs Virtual Reality (VR) and eye-tracking technologies to evaluate the touring patterns within Chinese classical gardens, with a case study focusing on the Canglang Pavilion Garden in Suzhou. A total of 68 participants were enlisted to engage in a VR experiment simulating a visit to a courtyard space within this garden. The study analyzed route choices between 2 distinct spatial types: corridor-architecture and courtyard-wall. Eye movement indicators within the Areas of Interest (AOIs) for frame-of-view and depth-of-view spatial elements were monitored, and visitors’ spatial-temporal trajectory maps were documented. This research offers valuable insights into the intricate dynamics between visual attention, spatial elements, and visitor behavior within garden environments. The methodology applied in this study has broad implications for environmental psychology, landscape architecture, and the study of cultural heritage sites, providing a deeper understanding of the interactions and perceptions of visitors within garden spaces.