1. Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture, Building and Planning Human Behaviour Simulation B. de Vries

2. Why ?

3. Human Behavior Simulation in the Built Environment Motivations Hazard situation Crowding and queuing Way finding Perception Efficiency Training

4. Related Research Virtual Environments Visual, Auditory and Haptics Avatars, NPC, Bots Communication through embodiments Shared space

5. Related Research Virtual Human Behavior Cognition Body actions AI Autonomous characters Flocking

6. Related Research Way-finding Spatial organization Circulation system Signs

7. Movies Games Dynasty Warriors Sims Simulation Evacuation Arena Train platform

8. How ?

9. Movement - Intelligence Shortest path Ray casting Cells Springs Rule-based: IF…Then…Else Case-based reasoning

10. Research Method ExperimentsSimulationObservation Rules Parameters Match Proof of concept: Blue Hall in Auditorium

11. Simulation Cellular Automata 0.6 x 0.6 m grid Walking speed Shortest path algorithm Random chair selection

12. Blue hall movies

13. Conclusions ?

14. Preliminary Results Observation: People waiting near entry Path influenced by seated people How to include social behavior: Together with acquaintance Friend in the audience

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