Metric · draft
A measurable indicator (students often call it a KPI) used as evidence for a design decision.
| Category | Social |
| Unit | % of view obstructed / screened |
| How it is calculated | Share of the view from neighbouring windows obstructed by the building, or share of the built perimeter visually screened (by greenery or design). |
| Origin | student |
| Status | draft |
Also known as: Residential view preservation index · Obstructed view · Visual screening of built perimeter · Biophilic design share · Visual impact · Visual transparency of production façades
What it measures
Big boxes next to housing change what residents see every day.
Calculation
Share of the view from neighbouring windows obstructed by the building, or share of the built perimeter visually screened (by greenery or design).
Connections
- Used in case studies: Aycha Chambashala, Ece Yasar, Elsa Hauksdottir, Hynek Hrabík, Ilinca Maria Baciu, Katrin Rybinskiy, Marek Nový
- Tools that can calculate it: Jifto, Ladybug
- Informs decisions on: Visual impact and acceptance by neighbours
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