Using space syntax to analyze the location of the central library A comparative study between designed and cumulative universities

Abstract

The research dealt with the study of the location of the central library within the urban ‎structure of ‎‎universities, due to the importance of the central library, and the fact that it ‎stands on top of other ‎libraries, ‎as well as that it represents the backbone of the university ‎institution. The current research aims to verify ‎the suitability of the library's location for its function, and whether there is a difference between the two ‎types, one ‎designed and the other accumulative in design. In order to achieve the goal of the ‎research, ten ‎samples from universities of ‎varying spatial and design were selected as a case study ‎for this purpose, and ‎their plans ‎were analyzed and the properties of the space installation were ‎measured for each of them ‎using ‎space syntax analysis.‎ we conclude that the designed universities showed better results for the location of ‎the ‎library and its relationship with the complete complex, as it showed that choosing the location of the ‎‎library was appropriate for its function. We can also conclude that there are no significant differences ‎‎between the universities in terms of the location of the library, and that the additions made to the ‎‎universities that have grown cumulatively did not significantly affect their initial design.‎

Keywords

• space syntax‎
• designed universities
• cumulative universities
• Central Library location

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