Topic 1.4: Spatial Concepts

Location, Place, Flows, and Pattern (PSO-1.A)

1. Location: Two Ways to Describe "Where"

Click a landmark on the map.

School Mall Park
Select a red/purple/green marker to analyze.

2. Distance Decay (Interaction)

The further away you are, the less likely you are to interact. (Drag the dot)

HEARTH
Near Far
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Interaction Strength
High

You are close to the hearth. Interaction is frequent.

3. Spatial Patterns

The geometric arrangement of objects in space.

Select a pattern above to visualize it.

4. Space vs. Place

Space (Abstract)

The physical gap between two objects. It has no social connection or feeling.
"An empty room." "Coordinates on a map."

Place (Meaning)

A specific point on Earth distinguished by a particular character. It has emotional value ("Sense of Place").
"My childhood bedroom." "Paris."