Marginal and neglected topics in architectural education

Abstract

Several marginal and neglected topics in architectural education are addressed in this article. The authors have highlighted proxemics (the study of space around humans) based on zoning and mutual distances that directly affect the organisation and design of spaces. In architecture and urbanism, spatial relations as a setback, tangency, direction, view or sound volume play a key role. The tactile zone of buildings, city and public spaces interact with dwellers and influence the quality of urban space. The comfort of sensory perception is introduced through the Sensulor conceptual scheme subdivided into tactile, thermal, olfactory, acoustic and visual zones. In the article, the authors discuss the impact of human senses, such as smell, flavour, touch or visible contact with objects on the determination of feelings and well-being in an urban milieu. Finally, ethical aspects regarding the city are presented, such as urban democracy, urban decency and safety. According to the authors, they contribute to the overall concept known as the right to the city that should be anchored in architectural education through the presented marginal and neglected topics