Exploring the Influence of Visual Variables on Perceptions of Residential Courtyard Houses in the Erode Region

Abstract

The research paper aims to investigate the predominance of core independent visual variables and their influence on the perceptions of occupant’s living in vernacular courtyard houses in the Erode region of Tamilnadu, India. The study employs a mixed-method approach, incorporating case studies, field studies, surveys, and interviews with 250 no’s of vernacular residential courtyard houses. The framework used for the analysis includes Kurt Lewin's Field Theory and Henry Murray's Personology. The findings indicate that the independent visual variables such as proportion, scale, colour, texture, form, and lighting are the dominant visual variables that significantly impact the occupant’s perceptions and experiences within the courtyard houses. The study provides valuable insights into the role of independent visual variables in shaping the psychological well-being and environmental satisfaction of occupants in traditional residential typologies.