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Social determinants of open space behavior
Use of Open Space
in
Saudi Arabia
Comparison to
Germany
Submitted to: Prof. Wulf Tessin
Submitted by: Tariq Mushtaq
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Behavior:
is the range of actions and mannerisms made by
individuals, organisms, systems, or artificial entities in
conjunction with themselves or their environment, which
includes the other systems or organisms around as well as the
(inanimate) physical environment.
It is the response of the system or organism
to various stimuli or inputs,
whether internal or external,
conscious or subconscious,
overt or covert,
and
voluntary or involuntary
Social behavior
Social behavior is defined as interactions among individuals,
normally within the same species, that are usually beneficial to
one or more of the individuals.
It is believed that social behavior evolved because it was
beneficial to those who engaged in it, which means that these
individuals were more likely to survive and reproduce.
• Family structure
• Relationships
• Work or school environment
Behavior Evolve:
Social behavior serves many purposes
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Open Space:
Open space is any open piece of land that is undeveloped (has no buildings or
other built structures) and is accessible to the public.
Open space can include:
Green space (land that is partly or completely covered with grass, trees, shrubs, or
other vegetation). Green space includes parks, community gardens, and cemeteries.
 Parks and Gardens
 Playgrounds
 Public seating areas
 Public plazas and malls
 Vacant lots
 Deserts
Saudi Arabia
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Evolution of Behaviors
Influencing Factors Order
Religion 1
Culture 2
Law 3
Economy(Indivisual) 4
Family Structure 6
Accessibility/transport 7
Climate 8
Gender 9
Education 10
Influencing Factors of evolution of behaviors in Saudi Arabia
Individual behavior--------SOCIAL--------Collective Behavior
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Influencing Factors
Comparison
6
Germany Saudi Arabia
Comparison7
Privacy
Germany Saudi Arabia
Society is very strict about family and individual privacy.
Privacy is important but not that much in
an open space
To ensure Privacy
Design enclosures
Security guards
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Germany Saudi Arabia
Family
Friends
Institution is very strong
Roles and actions revolve around family institution
People sitting in an open space with family.
People sitting in an open space with family friends.
People sitting in an open space with family friends.
Institution is different
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Eating
Germany Saudi Arabia
Essential part of public place gathering.
Not so common part of public place gathering.
Except food courts.
Some times people cook outdoor.
Buy from market and carry to open spaces.
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Gender
Germany Saudi Arabia
Roles and actions revolve around family institution
Mostly developed open spaces give access to
Families………………..
Singles are not allowed…………
mixing
Separationmixing
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Children play area
Germany Saudi Arabia
Children get more attention Children have facilities but because of the harsh
Climate they can use in the evening or night.
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Pets
Germany Saudi Arabia
No concept of such pets except birds and cats
Therefore you will never experience such use.
People walk pets in open spaces and parks
Some rule do apply.
13
Nature
Germany Saudi Arabia
Not to admire nature just a leisure time out
People enjoy nature
Doesn't offer much ………….
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Touring a Park
Germany Saudi Arabia
German open spaces offer number of elements
and people Tour a park
Doesn't offer much ………….
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climate
Germany Saudi Arabia
Park night activity changes with the type of
Open space
Because of very hot climate people mostly visit
in the evening and night………….
40-50 oC temprature
Night use of open spaces in Big cities and
On special occasions.
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Adventure
Germany Saudi Arabia
Use of open space
similar
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Hunting
Germany Saudi Arabia
Passion and Hobby
Use of open space
similar
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Noise, Physical activity exaggeration
Germany Saudi Arabia
• Noise is prohibited
• Physical activity exaggeration is prohibited.
• No restrictions for families, but singles are
watched carefully for noise, proximity.
• Exercise and other physical activity depend on
the type of space and nobody bother about
such activities.
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Restrictions
Germany Saudi Arabia
The official regulations of a park deal only with few
aspects of the park behavior:
 keep dogs on a lead
 don‘t pick flowers
 stay on the path ways
 no begging.
Most of the behavior is regulated informally by the
behavior setting, e.g.:
 you should walk, play, keep calm, enjoy nature
 you should not drink alcohol, don‘t be loud
 make sport but don‘t exaggerate
 you may do nothing, but don‘t hang around
 be friendly, avoid conflict, don‘t be obtrusive
 a picnic may be a problem
 your clothing should be decent
 you may put off your clothes for sun-bathing but
 don‘t walk on the pathways topless
The official regulations of a park deal only with few
aspects of the park behavior:
 No tradition of keeping dogs in society
 don‘t pick flowers some people do.
 stay on the path ways but people cross
 no begging.
Most of the behavior is regulated informally by the
behavior setting, e.g.:
 you should walk, play, keep calm, enjoy nature
 No question about drinking alcohol.
 make sport and do whatever in a social manners.
 you may do nothing, but don‘t hang around
 be friendly, avoid conflict, don‘t be obtrusive
 a picnic may be a problem
 your clothing should be decent_ strictly
 Do not even think about it.
 Again please don't even think about this.
20 References:
http://thumb1.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/1042732/220372414/stock-photo-munich-germany-september-cityscape-with-bier-houses-and-
restaurants-outdoors-on-platzl-220372414.jpg
http://diizchesafari.blogspot.de/2013/06/roe-deer-hunting-in-germanyan-americans.html
http://wikimapia.org/1273941/Salam-Park
https://www.magdeburg.de/Start/B%C3%BCrger-Stadt/Verwaltung-Service/B%C3%BCrgerService/Ausgew%C3%A4hlte-
Themen/index.php?NavID=37.635&object=tx%7C37.6876.1&ModID=9&FID=37.1075.1&La=1
http://www.gettyimages.de/detail/nachrichtenfoto/saudi-arabian-man-and-a-group-of-women-one-would-nachrichtenfoto/468539797
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/05/06/travel/naked-germany/
http://www.bbza.win/photos/15/sowdi/living-in-saudi-arabia-jpg
http://footage.framepool.com/en/shot/391772045-herrenhausen-gardens-hanover-germany-avenue-tree-lined-promenade-walk
http://www.sa.undp.org/content/saudi_arabia/en/home/operations/projects/democratic_governance/JubailandYanbuProject.html
https://blitzkriegtraveler.wordpress.com/
https://samslifeinjeddah.wordpress.com/tag/sams-life-in-saudi-arabia/
http://www.irgendwo-nirgendwo.de/maifeiertag-magdeburg-2015/
http://www.supersonntag-web.de/wisl_s-
cms/_supersonntag/7433/Komm__ich_zeig_dir____/24069/Gruene_Flagge_fuers_Rosarium___Vier_Parks_aus_Sachsen_An_halt_ausgezeichnet.html
http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/1042732/220372414/stock-photo-munich-germany-september-cityscape-with-bier-houses-and-
restaurants-outdoors-on-platzl-220372414.jpg
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