Isovists

An isovist is the area visible from a specific point within an environment, such as a room or outdoor space. Imagine standing in a room and looking around; the shapes and extent of what you can see from that spot define your isovist. It helps analyze how spaces influence sightlines, navigation, and safety. Architects and designers use isovists to understand how people experience spaces, plan for surveillance, or improve wayfinding by considering what is visible from key locations within a design.