m Aspects of Spatial planning

influencing Spatial Performance.

Spatial performance is influenced by factors of spatial

planning which impact the human factors in various
degrees at macro, mezzo and micro level. Spatial
organizations, circul ion and connectivity as
well as physical qualities of space affect the work
relat nships, communication, functionality,
pro y and environmental factors in a space.
These are factors of spatial planning that reflect
the organizational values in the physical space and
impact spatial performance.

Hence, in this thesis spatial planning and in

influence on spatial performance is understood
through the following factors:

- Spatial Organization
- Circulation and Connectivity
- Physical qualities of a space

Spatial organization plays an essential role at macro

planning level of layout where it structures the
interrelations and prox ty-adjacency between
spaces, the communic n flow as well as the
typology of spaces which are required based on
the organizational structure. It is done based on
three broad aspects of, typology, principles and
organizational structure

All of these are interrelated and holistically represent

spatial organization. They reflect the types of
interactions encouraged in the space as well as
the relationship of ancillary spaces with the work
area through organ ion of spaces.

Circulation and connectivity are the main factors

considered as binders of the space. Circulation is
planned based on the spatial organization or the
spatial organization is also planned based on the
type of circulation needed in space. The circulation
flow and spaces planned along it has an impact on
the autonomy experi nced, chance encounters,
direct-indirect interactions and connectivity as
well as proxi ity and usa ty of spaces.

Physical qu es of space reflect the physical

environmental conditions that affect spatial
performance at mezzo and micro level. It consists of
light conditions and spread of daylight in space,
acoustics, the spatial elements and their nature
which play a major role in shaping the physical
environment and orientation that affects the working
conditions. This aspect relates to the physical effects
on the occupiers due to the spatial qualities of space.