Abstract
This research investigates the capacity materials have to evoke emotions. It suggests the creation of an «Emotional Inventory», a term that is defined in this research and entails a methodology of documentation beyond that of the technical aspects of materials. Thus, this research aims to fill the apparent knowledge gap between materials’ technical and experiential specifications. Understanding the role of materials in spaces and their effect on users, this research questions how materials are selected and used today. This research focuses on the material identity of the red sea area, specifically, Al Galala City. The three natural stone materials of Galala, Zafaarana, and Silvia are studied with variations in three of their physical parameters. It isn’t clear what kind of emotional experiences these materials offer; therefore, this research hypothesizes the use of the proposed methodology in identifying which parameters of materials make a difference in evoking emotions and if the methodology of such emotion detection is reliable. The consideration of the local materials of Al Galala City aims to continue the natural identity thread of the location. This data is portrayed as a series of ‘Emotional Footprints’ . Moreover, the results show the variation in studying materials in their totality compared to studying the effects certain material parameters have on emotional response. Therefore, a more holistic understanding of materials and their emotional capabilities is concluded.
Presenters
Nouran ElkhattamResearch Assistant, Architecture, The American University in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt Sherif Goubran
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, American university in Cairo, Egypt Salma Ahmed
Research Assistant, Architecture, The American University in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt Salma Halawa
Research Assistant, Architecture, The American University in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Economic, Social, and Cultural Context
KEYWORDS
NATURAL STONES, EMOTIONAL INVENTORY, RED SEA, BUILT ENVIRONMENT, EGYPT
