Trace analysis using Wi-Fi probe positioning and virtual reality for commercial building complex design

• The effective management of human flow is critical to the success of complex projects in urban centers, such as shopping malls. However, conventional methods of flow organization, which rely on observation and empirical knowledge, face challenges in fully comprehending the intricate environment. This study proposes an analytical approach to manage human flow in shopping malls in urban centers. A Wi-Fi probe positioning system recorded real-time human flow to assess current movement patterns, while virtual reality (VR) identified issues and optimized the space layout. The Maoye shopping mall in Nanjing experienced a decline in human flow, prompting the need for a new design. The study demonstrates that the Wi-Fi probe positioning system supports the setting of entrances and main corridors during the design phase, while VR tracing evaluates space layout and aids optimization. The study contributes to data-informed design by integrating analytical approaches into the conventional design process.

Ämnesord

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Samhällsbyggnadsteknik -- Annan samhällsbyggnadsteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Civil Engineering -- Other Civil Engineering (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Human flow

Trace analysis

Wi-Fi probe

Virtual reality

Design verification

Downtown shopping mall design

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