Abstract
The final decision of the owner of the plot who plans to build a house depends on many factors most of which are of legal and financial nature. The authors demonstrate that the decisions regarding specific location within the plot of land are influenced by intangible components as well, namely the intention to have the best view. The view is often related to the occurrence of landmarks with prominent visual impact in the landscape that determine visual connections. The rural landscape is determined by the spatial arrangement including the buildings, the shape of public spaces, ownership divisions, and the land distribution. Being an element of rural cultural heritage, the arrangement of buildings is influenced by a vast number of factors such as geographical, historical, physical, and socio-economic ones. This article focuses on determining the interaction between the settlement locations and zones with an excellent, unique view of characteristic, well-known architectural landmarks. Mapping of viewsheds of many features is a critical element of the landscape planning process and facilitates the protection of cultural heritage assets. The analysis involved LiDAR DTM (Digital Terrain Model created in Light Detection and Ranging technology), digital photographs, and historical maps. In terms of the administrative subdivision, the area comprises 20 localities. The landmark visibility analysis for locations of the buildings covered a 140 km2 area of Carpathian Foothills in southern Poland. The article combines experiences in the field of landscape architecture, spatial planning and the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. The examples show that the modern development layout refers to the historical structure and the development of a new settlement tissue has a cultural background and is influenced by spatial landmarks.
Highlights
Individual decisions regarding the location of buildings on plots are affected by multiple factors
The article confirms the fundamental statements of human geography according to which places interact with one another
A viewshed ensuring contact with a spatial landmark as an intangible aspect is a factor that plays an essential role in the location of residential buildings in the Polish sub-mountain area, which is confirmed by the geospatial analysis carried out for 20 settlement units
Summary
Individual decisions regarding the location of buildings on plots are affected by multiple factors. Apart from topography and financial aspects, it is the formal requirements of the local law that have the most significant impact. The final decision regarding the selection of a plot and location of the building on the plot is for the owner to make. It is they who make the decision regarding the view from the building and the landscape around it. The intangible aspect, the intention to have the best view, is usually considered as well. The view is often related to the occurrence of landmarks with prominent visual impact in the landscape that determine visual connections
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