It is based on social determents of open space use , behavior and comparison between two countries native and studying.
In this case comparison between Germany and Saudi Arabia.
1. 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
3. 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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4. 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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5. 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
7. 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.
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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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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.