Glazing elements are main architectural elements that allow
visible contact with the exterior. The importance of looking out
the window is neglected in practice, although many studies
find that it has a beneficial effect on the well-being and health
of observers and increases their living and visual comfort. The
purpose of this study is to determine whether there are com-
mon denominators in the selected window views, which trigger
comparable responses in observers. The study used a wide
range of motifs of the window view. Quantitative and qualita-
tive shares of various elements in the motif such as greenery,
distance, complexity, and narrative elements are discussed
and their impact on the response of observers. Responses are
obtained through survey. The analysis is performed with the
SPSS tool and with the qualitative evaluation of individual
elements. The study confirmed that the motive of the window
view influences the subjective responses of the respondents.
The comparison of responses showed a consistent response
of observers to a specific element in the motive of the window
view. A predominantly unambiguous response was found in
the motifs, which contained narrative element and an element
of fascination. Indirectly, it can be concluded that the views of
the natural environment are more desirable, while the views of
predominantly urban environments are less attractive.
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