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Discrete crowd behavior in architectural spaces

The Sakura effect—using planted individuals who influence behavior through presence and social mimicry—offers a non-intrusive intervention model that aligns with DBA research's focus on discrete crowd behavior. Unlike conventional methods, it embeds behavioral cues within the spatial fabric itself rather than imposing external control. It resolves key limitations through three advantages: no directiveness, no infrastructural burden, and social naturalness, completing the cyber-physical loop through embodied participation.

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Department of Architecture, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo

Architectural Informatics Laboratory

Yasushi Ikeda Lab

 

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